Common misconception its actually spelled "hampster" with a p It's cognate with "Hampshire" which is where they were a popular delicacy in the later 19th century Compare eg Hamburg -> Hamburgerhttps://twitter.com/CarolBlymire/status/1149815522202193921 …
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More etymology posting please, you’re really good at it
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expired: historical etymology tired: folk etymology inspired: improvisational etymology
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