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[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I was wondering if the change was to vilify peasants after some revolts.

[–] waigl@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

No, but did you know that "villain" used to be basically just another word for peasant?

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 3 days ago

Yup. Etymology rocks!