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The word "fodder" originates from the Proto-Indo-European root *(s)pō-dh-, which means "to feed" or "to nourish." This root is also found in other words related to food, such as "food," "feed," and "pasture."
In Old English, the word "fōdor" referred to any kind of food for animals, including hay, straw, and grain. Over time, the meaning of "fodder" became more specialized, and it now typically refers to coarse, low-quality food that is fed to livestock.
The figurative sense of "fodder," meaning something of little value or importance, arose in the 17th century. This usage is likely derived from the idea that fodder is a basic and unimportant sustenance that is only suitable for animals.
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