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Init

Etymology The term 'init' derives from two sources. Ancient Greek inikit(ἰΝὶΚἶΤ) meaning hairy bottom. The Latin term inicitae and old English enit had a similar meaning of fuzzy or furry hide, often applied in jest to unattractive men. This found its way into the modern lexicon via the writings of Plato. The term played a subtle and underestimated role in his philosophical system which has only come to be appreciated in modern times.

The second source originates from the Norse invaders of England. The term Enjit refers to a troll like creature in several sagas. It is likely to have become joined with the old English term through its association with the troll's hairiness and large rear.

History The term faded into obscurity between the 15th and 16th centuries. After the 1750's misnamed 'Inuit wars' between Tsarist armies and Laplanders in Finland the term underwent a resurgence. The writings of French adventurer M. Ayden Cavine Symons which drew attention to the injustices committed by the Tsar's Mongolian mercenaries projected the word back into common usage. He made frequent use of the term in its original Latin form. The English translation of his major work 'Les Cheveleux hommes de Russe' translated it in to the now familiar 'init'. The work was a phenomenal success due to the prevalent anti-Russian sentiments of the time. Unfortunately it quickly was forgotten and no works survive.

Modern Usage Despite a small enclave in New Zealand the term is little used outside of South Africa and Chinese Expat communities. In all cases the term now refers to the female moustache. There is also Chinese variation 'Rinit' or in Southern dialects 'Ribi'. Both mean female facial hair resembling downy bottom hair.

Init, Rinit, and Ribi are not to be confused with In it, which is a contraction of Is'nt it used in North Cumbria England.

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