On 2016-04-12 15:49 , Brian Walters wrote:
Speaking of words, 'turnpike' is one I've never understood. I know it refers to what we (ie. downunder) would call an expressway or motorway, but what's the etymology of 'turnpike'?
it's specifically a toll road in the U.S.; online etymology dictionary tells me "pike" was a barrier at which one would stop and pay the toll, and "turn" is because the barrier could be hinged out of the way
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