hackneyed
The origin and history of hackneyed.
Etymology
From hackney, a horse kept for hire, hence anything made stale and commonplace by constant use.
The origin and history of hackneyed.
From hackney, a horse kept for hire, hence anything made stale and commonplace by constant use.
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