The original meaning of "faggot" was "a bundle of wood". Since carrying bundles of wood was considered burdensome, the word "faggot" became, in the 16th Century, a derogatory term for women, particularly older ones - essentially labeling them as baggage. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=faggot …
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Replying to @G_S_Bhogal
Quite sure that it has nothing to do with smoking? Is that the origin of referring to smoking? One smoked a 'bundle of wood' did they?
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Replying to @DirectorArketer
Faggots were originally used for burning, yes, which may be why in the UK we call cigarettes "fags". I don't think that has anything to do with gay people being called "faggots", though.
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