History Of The Word Deadline

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History Of The Word Deadline. Perhaps influenced by earlier use. (n.) time limit, 1920, american english newspaper jargon, from dead (adj.) + line (n.).

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Prisoners would be shot for crossing the 'dead line'. Web in the 1860s, a 'dead line' was a line within or around a prison. (n.) time limit, 1920, american english newspaper jargon, from dead (adj.) + line (n.). Perhaps influenced by earlier use.

(n.) time limit, 1920, american english newspaper jargon, from dead (adj.) + line (n.). Perhaps influenced by earlier use. (n.) time limit, 1920, american english newspaper jargon, from dead (adj.) + line (n.). Prisoners would be shot for crossing the 'dead line'. Web in the 1860s, a 'dead line' was a line within or around a prison.