Talk:jolt

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The word "jolt" has an interesting etymology. It originated in the early 16th century from the obsolete French word "joult," which meant a heavy blow or punch. This term, in turn, is linked to the Middle English word "joute," meaning a heavy blow in a fight or tournament. Over time, "jolt" evolved to signify a sudden, forceful, or abrupt movement or shock. ~~joostgriffioen

Another man's jolt?

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"Never let anybody talk you into shaking another man's jolt" famously appears in A Walk on the Wild Side. Equinox 20:30, 1 June 2018 (UTC)Reply

I love that parkbench soliloquy. It's on my user page. I don't doubt Algren, but I wonder if the usage can be attested. DCDuring (talk) 21:14, 1 June 2018 (UTC)Reply
It can, if you accept usage in quotes or with an explanation or the cites from Partridge. DCDuring (talk) 21:50, 1 June 2018 (UTC)Reply