baby bust
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a period of sharp decrease in the birthrate, as that in the U.S. after 1965.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of baby bust
1970–75, Americanism
OTHER WORDS FROM baby bust
baby buster, nounWords nearby baby bust
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