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Where does the term “bachelor’s button” come from and What does bachelor’s button mean?

February 16, 2020 by Karen Hill

Almost any kind of small round flower the petals of which present a jagged appearance goes by the name bachelor’s button.

Why?

Because garments anciently worn were held by buttons of cloth which, in the case of helpless bachelors, became frayed around the edges.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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