ext_159109 ([identity profile] gmkieran.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] ladysprite 2005-01-27 02:06 am (UTC)

origins

american heritage dictionary agrees with lensedqso

ADVERB & ADJECTIVE: Chiefly Southern U.S. Bare-naked.
ETYMOLOGY: buck- (perhaps alteration of butt4) + naked.

While the Maven's word of the day site offers a lengthy explanation covering all you asked and more (based on the OED, no less)

http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=20001005

I love google. *g*

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