What is the etymology of the word clout when meaning influence?
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clout - entry 1, definition 4
4 : PULL, INFLUENCE
political clout
She parlayed her box-office clout to wealth and independence
— B. S. Pierre
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clout - entry 1, definition 4
4 : PULL, INFLUENCE
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She parlayed her box-office clout to wealth and independence
— B. S. Pierre
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It seems to be a metaphorical drift from the verb 'clout' for 'to hit'
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If you have clout (n), then you have the ability to clout (v) others. I.e, it's rather like having arms, in the sense of weapons. Metaphors for political power ultimately wind up involving threats of violence. Clout (both verb and noun) is also consistent with the phonosemantics of EnglishKL-words.
– John Lawler
4 hours ago
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4 : PULL, INFLUENCE
political clout
She parlayed her box-office clout to wealth and independence
— B. S. Pierre
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clout - entry 1, definition 4
4 : PULL, INFLUENCE
political clout
She parlayed her box-office clout to wealth and independence
— B. S. Pierre
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It seems to be a metaphorical drift from the verb 'clout' for 'to hit'
– Mitch
5 hours ago
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If you have clout (n), then you have the ability to clout (v) others. I.e, it's rather like having arms, in the sense of weapons. Metaphors for political power ultimately wind up involving threats of violence. Clout (both verb and noun) is also consistent with the phonosemantics of EnglishKL-words.
– John Lawler
4 hours ago
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It seems to be a metaphorical drift from the verb 'clout' for 'to hit'
– Mitch
5 hours ago
1
If you have clout (n), then you have the ability to clout (v) others. I.e, it's rather like having arms, in the sense of weapons. Metaphors for political power ultimately wind up involving threats of violence. Clout (both verb and noun) is also consistent with the phonosemantics of EnglishKL-words.
– John Lawler
4 hours ago
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It seems to be a metaphorical drift from the verb 'clout' for 'to hit'
– Mitch
5 hours ago
It seems to be a metaphorical drift from the verb 'clout' for 'to hit'
– Mitch
5 hours ago
1
1
If you have clout (n), then you have the ability to clout (v) others. I.e, it's rather like having arms, in the sense of weapons. Metaphors for political power ultimately wind up involving threats of violence. Clout (both verb and noun) is also consistent with the phonosemantics of English
KL- words.– John Lawler
4 hours ago
If you have clout (n), then you have the ability to clout (v) others. I.e, it's rather like having arms, in the sense of weapons. Metaphors for political power ultimately wind up involving threats of violence. Clout (both verb and noun) is also consistent with the phonosemantics of English
KL- words.– John Lawler
4 hours ago
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It seems to be a metaphorical drift from the verb 'clout' for 'to hit'
– Mitch
5 hours ago
1
If you have clout (n), then you have the ability to clout (v) others. I.e, it's rather like having arms, in the sense of weapons. Metaphors for political power ultimately wind up involving threats of violence. Clout (both verb and noun) is also consistent with the phonosemantics of English
KL-words.– John Lawler
4 hours ago