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this post was submitted on 18 Jul 2026
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Probably in their pocket. Before being incorporated into clothing, "pockets" referred to small pouches that were cinched shut and tied to a belt. The term "pickpocket" was created during this time. It was common to use a small, sharp knife to cut and "pick" pockets right off someone's belt.
Meanwhile in 2026 someone gifts me a pair of Nike shorts and they have no pockets
Gotta save that 12 cents. Profits are only slightly higher than last year's