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The word "Do" as in Christmas Do

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Keldar | 18:49 Mon 13th Dec 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the relevance of the word "Do" as in Christmas Do...?

is there a particular relevance or is it less complicated than that...?

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This use of the phrase 'a do' started as far back as the 16th century, really as a mistaken version of 'ado' - as in "Much ado about nothing". It originally suggested 'stir' or 'fuss', which then took on the meaning of 'outing', 'party' or whatever the fuss was all about.
22:12 Mon 13th Dec 2004
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The OED suggests that the origin is dialectal or vulgar and can be traced back in this sense to 1824. This is a complete guess, but could it be related to ado (commotion, stir, fuss etc.)?
22:15 Mon 13th Dec 2004
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Synchrography! Glad we agree Quizmonster!
22:42 Mon 13th Dec 2004
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Hello, Indie...I thought you must have stormed off again, not having seen you since our last brief meeting! Yes, whilst being caught out by synchrography is a trifle annoying, it still often has the comfort of being supportive. Cheers
07:37 Tue 14th Dec 2004

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