That was not an expected etymology, but I am quite happy to learn this. Thanks!
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This is a good one! Taikun was a title the head of the military government created to sound impressive when dealing with foreigners, and as they had little grasp of Japanese politics they thought taikun was synonymous for the Emperor. "His Majesty the Tycoon" they said c. 1860.
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...As plot twists go this one is a *Doozy*
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