where did the term knock on wood originate
Knocking on wood The origin of the custom may be in German folklore, where in supernatural beings are thought to live in trees, and can be invoked for protection.[1]
William Edward Hickson The proverb can be traced back to the writings of Thomas H. Palmer in his Teacher's Manual, and The Children of the New Forest by Frederick Marryat.[3]
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Polka dot It is likely that the term originated in popularity of polka dance at the time the pattern became fashionable, just as many other products and fashions of the era also adopted the "polka" name.[1]