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What is the origin of the term "touché"?

Question #123357. Asked by Daaanieeel.
Last updated Aug 31 2011.
Originally posted Aug 31 2011 6:52 AM.

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It comes from Fencing, an acknowledgement of a hit.

link http://www.thefreedictionary.com/touche

Aug 31 2011, 7:03 AM
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It comes from fencing, to acknowledge that a hit has been made. In French, it means 'touched'.

link http://www.thefreedictionary.com/touche

Aug 31 2011, 7:03 AM
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