I’ve just learned that apparently some Canadians call their winter hats “toboggans”. That’s crazy talk. Toboggans are the *thing multiple people slide down snow-covered hills in*. They are NOT sleds. Sleds have a single rider and have metal runners.
1 - Toboggan
2 - Sled
3 - Flying saucer
@gedeonm @ashkendo This says the term originated in the Appalachian area of US.
"What is a toboggan? Toboggan is a winter hat and has its origin in the south of the USA. It is not just any other winter hat that is referred to as toboggan; it has to be a knit hat. It is also important to point out that toboggan, to New Englanders and a majority of northern USA, is a wooden sled."
@gedeonm @ashkendo This goes into more detail. "The word "toboggan," which many associate with a sled, actually dates back to the 1820s as a French-Canadian adaptation of an Algonquian word, possibly Mi'kmaq or Abenaki, that described a type of sled. Over time, especially in the southern U.S. where snow is scarce, the connection between "toboggan" and "sled" faded, leaving "toboggan" to primarily refer to a wool hat."
Anyway, that was an unexpected rabbit hole.
https://www.sewingman.com/info/the-difference-between-beanie-toboggan-and-to-99828742.html
@gedeonm @ashkendo Ok, so... "The grinder sandwich, a beloved staple of delis & lunch counters across the US, derives its name from a simple, yet practical source: the hefty bread required to contain its generous fillings. Initially, the name referenced the robust, often Italian-style, crusty bread that required significant “grinding” or chewing. Over time, the name stuck, becoming synonymous with the substantial and satisfying sandwich itself."
Live and learn.
https://www.chefsresource.com/why-is-it-called-a-grinder-sandwich/
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