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Have you heard about “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” ?
Origin Of The Hockey Puck’s Name: the word “puck” is derived from a character in Shakespeare’s play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Puck is a mischievous elf in the play, who often causes havoc and stirs trouble.
This name was chosen for the hockey puck because it, too, can be very flighty and unpredictable, sliding quickly and smoothly across the ice in all directions.
Whether you are a casual fan or a die-hard supporter, there is no doubt that hockey is an enjoyable and thrilling sport to watch.
However, some historical accounts claim that the name “puck” came from the Scottish Gaelic word “puc,” or the Irish word “poc,” which both mean “to strike.”
These words likely were used to describe the act of hitting a small, round object with a stick. It also is possible that the name was derived from an Old French word “pok,” which meant “bagatelle” or “a small, insignificant thing”
“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind”
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