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Originally Posted By: doc_comfortOriginally Posted By: FaldageThe American Heritage Dictionary (AHD) says 'Perhaps from Fanny, a nickname for Frances.'
That's right. Back in the day, we used to sit on our Franceses. Or Francises if you were male.
Actually, it's from the sound one makes while sitting on one's fanny.
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