conniption
The origin and history of conniption.
Etymology
Since 1833, from American English. Unknown origin, probably a fanciful alteration of corruption etc., or maybe related to captious.
The origin and history of conniption.
Since 1833, from American English. Unknown origin, probably a fanciful alteration of corruption etc., or maybe related to captious.
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