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   What is a southpaw & what does it mean?

   • If you're not familiar with the term "southpaw," trying to conjure its meaning might send your imagination all over the place. The term actually refers to people who are left-handed, and it has been part and parcel of describing the trait since the 1800s. Turns out, we have baseball and boxing to thank for associating southpaw with left-handedness.

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   Where did the term southpaw come from?

   • This theory of its origin is undermined, however, by the fact that the original use of southpaw does not involve baseball at all. Rather, the term was used as early as 1848 to describe, simply, the left hand or a punch or blow given with the left hand.

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   What does southpaw mean in baseball?

   • The term southpaw has referred to a person’s left hand since the 1800s. The paw in southpaw is slang for “hand,” but what does south refer to? It’s popularly said that southpaw is related to baseball diamonds facing west in the 1800s so that batters didn’t have to look into the sun (before lighting made night games possible).

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   Why is a left-handed pitcher called a 'southpaw'?

   • As a result, a left-handed pitcher's throwing arm would be on the southern side of the mound. This geographical alignment birthed the term 'Southpaw,' initially used to describe left-handed pitchers. Over time, the term transcended its baseball confines and became synonymous with anyone left-handed.

   Why are left-handed people called southpaws?

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2. www.history.com › news › why-are-left-handers-calledWhy Are Left‑Handers Called ‘Southpaws’? - HISTORY

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   Aug 12, 2015 · The earliest baseball mention of a “southpaw”—as found by Tom Shieber, senior curator at the National Baseball Hall of Fame—appeared in the New York Atlas in 1858, but in reference to a...

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   The meaning of SOUTHPAW is left-hander; especially : a left-handed baseball pitcher. Did you know?

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   Apr 19, 2021 · While the term southpaw officially applies to any left-handed person, you probably hear it most often in baseball, where left-handedness can really impact a player’s game (for better or...

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   Dec 29, 2023 · One such term is 'Southpaw,' a colloquial label for left-handed individuals. But where did this term originate, and how has it evolved to represent more than just a baseball jargon? This article aims to uncover the roots and cultural journey of 'Southpaw,' providing a unique insight into this intriguing term. Historical background of 'southpaw'

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOUTHPAW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SOUTHPAW definition: 1. a boxer whose strongest hand is their left 2. a person who uses their left hand to do most…. Learn more.

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   If you're not familiar with the term "southpaw," trying to conjure its meaning might send your imagination all over the place. The term actually refers to people who are left-handed, and it has been part and parcel of describing the trait since the 1800s.

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   A southpaw is a left-handed person, especially a boxer or baseball pitcher. It is also an adjective meaning “left-handed.” What are other words are related to southpaw: pitcher; boxing; baseball