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ursulad | 13:12 Thu 02nd Sep 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the etymology of hack ie journalist?
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It derives from the word 'hackneyed' and is used to indicate the writer is banal.
15:09 Thu 02nd Sep 2004
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Derives from Hackney, as in Hackney carriage, i.e. a taxi for hire. Thus a writer for hire
11:52 Fri 03rd Sep 2004
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I, like WaldoMcFroog thought a hack was a mediocre or distained writer rather than anything to do with Hackney carriages
15:42 Fri 03rd Sep 2004

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