Rowling Rowling coined the word muggle from mug, an English term for someone who is easily fooled. She added the gle to make it less demeaning and more huggable.
When did muggle become a word?
But the term Muggle was first used in the 13th century. Although its origin is unknown, the Oxford English Dictionary suggests that it may be a Kentish word meaning tail. That’s what makes a thug a man with a dick. Fast forward to 1926 when Americans used the word muggle as slang for marijuana.
Is muggle slang?
A muggle is a person with no magical abilities in the Harry Potter series. Alternatively, it has been used in a number of groups and fields to refer to an outsider, the uninitiated, or someone who lacks a basic knowledge of the field. Muggle can also refer to: … A slang term for cannabis (users are Muggles)
What are Muggle names in America?
NoMaj Rowling revealed the American word for muggle and fans are NOT thrilled. Attention Muggles from the United States: You are now officially called NoMaj.
Is muggle a brand word?
The muggle word cannot be copyrighted, it can only be a registered trademark.
Is muggle an official word?
A muggle is a non-magical person. …According to the Oxford English Dictionary, Rowling coined Muggle and probably based it on the older noun mug, referring to a stupid or stupid person (although it goes without saying that insanity or stupidity is not a Muggle trait).
Why did JK Rowling call them Muggles?
Rowling said she created the word muggle from mug, an English term for someone who is easily fooled. She added the gle to make it less demeaning and more huggable. Because saying it out loud sounds incredibly offensive.
Am I allowed to use the word Muggle?
The term Muggle is a registered trademark. As we all know it belongs to the Harry Potter universe and describes someone who is not a wizard or witch. In geocaching, it refers to someone unfamiliar with geocaching. This word cannot be used legally for commercial purposes
What is the American word for muggle?
NoMaj Rowling revealed the American word for muggle and fans are NOT thrilled. Attention Muggles from the USA: You are officially referred to as NoMaj no
Is the word muggle copyrighted?
The muggle word cannot be copyrighted, it can only be a registered trademark.
When did muggle become a word?
But the term Muggle was first used in the 13th century. Although its origin is unknown, the Oxford English Dictionary suggests that it may be a Kentish word meaning tail. That’s what makes a thug a man with a dick. Fast forward to 1926 when Americans used the word muggle as slang for marijuana
Which Harry Potter words are trademarks?
Everything from the names of the books and movies, to house names, to the term Muggle is trademarked.