History of the Word Gay, Origin of Everything

The word gay” has a long history in the English language, but why did “gay” stop meaning “happy” and start referring to “same sex relationships”? Watch this episode of Origin of Everything to find out. About the Author: Niles Mattier is originally from Boston, MA and currently teaches 5th grade History. He created these support materials. Niles attended Syracuse University in New York majoring in History and Education Studies, and recently earned a Master of Education from Boston University.

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