On this date in 1839, the initials “O.K.” were first published in The Boston Morning Post, meant as an abbreviation for “oll korrect,” a popular slang misspelling of “all correct” at the time.
The Boston Magazine has the full story.
On this date in 1839, the initials “O.K.” were first published in The Boston Morning Post, meant as an abbreviation for “oll korrect,” a popular slang misspelling of “all correct” at the time.
The Boston Magazine has the full story.
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