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Why do they often call detectives 'dick'?

Question #30860. Asked by dick.

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According to both Merria-Webster link http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?dick and Collins link http://www.wordreference.com/english/definition.asp?en=dick it is simply an alteration and shortening of the word detective, which is a bit boring really, but there you go!

Mar 30 2003, 7:10 PM
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