touchdown

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touchdown
1864, from touch (v.) + down (adv.). Originally in rugby, where the ball is lit. touched down on the other side of the goal.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Touchdown is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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