11-23-2010, 09:59 PM
quote:Actually the word "cop" derives from the Brit slang "copper." To "cop" is a verb to seize or take, and a copper is one who cops -- i.e. seizes, takes, grabs, pinches, arrests people. The term has been around since mid-19th century in England. Any copper used in their uniforms is secondary, but it'a a nice story.
Originally posted by YurtGirl
Did you know that the term 'cop' comes from the older term 'copper' which stemmed from their old school copper badges? At least that's what my retired copper Grampa always told us.
The word copper for the metal comes from "cyprium" from the island Cyprus where it was mined. The verb to "cop" probably comes from the Latin "capere" or French "caper" -- to capture -- so the two origins are quite different.
Don't mind me, I love etymology questions.
The speed limits aren't too in line with what people want to drive, including me -- but no they're not "suggested." If you get stopped going over, you're guilty.
Did you guys know that if you go 30 miles over the speed limit or if you go 80 mph it is a misdemeanor punishable by jail time 2-5 days or 36 hours community service?