‘Wow!’ may sound like a modern slang term, but it dates all the way back to the 1500s

‘Wow!’ may sound like a modern slang term, but it dates all the way back to the 1500s

Summary

The word "wow" is a lot older than many people may think, dating back to the 16th century. It was first seen in writing in Scotland in 1513.

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