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I have to pay with paper money.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

TIL that the word "line" originated from the use of linen cords by builders to make a straight line https://www.etymonline.com/word/line

And the words "lingerie" and "lint" are related to linen as well