I think Gygax probably picked up the term from E.R. Burroughs (it's used often in the Barsoom books).
Heh, My wife calls them "fighty guys" for Civ 5 and a while ago for AoE and other similar games. :D
Lady Gregory was compiling Irish folklore well before the pulp era.
"Fighting Men" (as a synonym for warrior) goes back to at least the revolutionary war, and was not uncommon in the WWII era. Only in the last half-century or so, does it appear to have moved into lesser use.
Gygax may have read Lady Gregory. I have no idea. I know he did read ERB. So of course, take my speculation for what it is.
I think Gygax probably picked up the term from E.R. Burroughs (it's used often in the Barsoom books).
ReplyDeleteHeh, My wife calls them "fighty guys" for Civ 5 and a while ago for AoE and other similar games. :D
ReplyDeleteLady Gregory was compiling Irish folklore well before the pulp era.
ReplyDelete"Fighting Men" (as a synonym for warrior) goes back to at least the revolutionary war, and was not uncommon in the WWII era. Only in the last half-century or so, does it appear to have moved into lesser use.
ReplyDeleteGygax may have read Lady Gregory. I have no idea. I know he did read ERB. So of course, take my speculation for what it is.
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