@avantgame Far as I can find, it originated in 1930, inspired by Houdini. Was used as an adj then, became a noun in 1933.
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@avantgame Earlier corresponding history might be French & more fun ... Cheers from Nova Scotia http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=escapade&allowed_in_frame=0 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame escapist, escapology and such similar words are of 1930s origins.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame Online Etymology Dictionary says 1930. http://bit.ly/W5EkRUThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame http://bit.ly/14tIhk3 is your friend for etymology. I used it a lot when writing my textbook.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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