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feistycurves | 23:25 Thu 26th Mar 2009 | Word Origins
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where does the word filibuster come from?
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A filibuster was a pirate, from the Dutch words meaning free and booty (loot). Since the mid-19th century in America it has meant to hold legislation up by making lengthy speeches. I imagine the connection is the idea of holding someone or something to ransom.

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