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In England in the 1700s, what sort of person was known as a "lame duck"?

Question #150754. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Mar 07 2024.
Originally posted Mar 07 2024 9:35 PM.

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In the 1700s a "lame duck" was a stockbroker on the London Stock Exchange that could not pay their debts.

link https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-lame-duck-day-february-6

Mar 07 2024, 9:43 PM
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