Why is a large, bewildering catalogue of names called a “laundry list,” and why are such lists at the roots of writing?
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.etymonline.com/columns/post/laundry-list-apotheosis
Why is a large, bewildering catalogue of names called a “laundry list,” and why are such lists at the roots of writing?
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.etymonline.com/columns/post/laundry-list-apotheosis