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harvestman

The origin and history of harvestman.

Etymology

Harvestman combines harvest with the suffix -man. The arachnid sense most likely takes its name because the creature's long, thin legs resemble the sickles or scythes used at harvest time, though other explanations have been proposed.

Origin: English

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