handshake etymology

Etymology

• Middle English: hand shaken
• Old English: hand + scacan (to shake)

Meaning

• A friendly gesture involving two people grasping each other's hands and moving them up and down.

Origin

The handshake originated as a symbol of trust and peace. In ancient times, when warriors met on the battlefield, they would often shake hands to show that they came in peace. This gesture was also used as a way to seal agreements and contracts.

Over time, the handshake became a more common form of greeting and farewell. It is now used in many different cultures around the world as a sign of respect, friendship, and agreement.

Interesting Facts

• The first recorded handshake in history is said to have taken place between King Darius I of Persia and the Greek general Callias in 513 BC.
• In some cultures, it is considered impolite to shake hands with someone of the opposite sex.
• There are different variations of the handshake, such as the grip handshake, the pump handshake, and the two-handed handshake.
• The world's largest handshake was recorded in 2009, when over 1,200 people shook hands simultaneously.

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