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I'll never stop being amused at the idea that "tea" is also means "gossip."

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[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

In Renaissance era high society, a tea party is often the place where rumors brews. So basically, "having tea" implies discussing the latest rumors.

[–] SaraTonin@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The etymology is from “t”, being short for “truth”.

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I looked into it, and you seem to be right.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Did renaissance even know about tea?

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Tea began to be commercially imported in Europe around the early 1600s.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Ok, That's technically still the renaissance.