I had not heard that etymology and had assumed it derived from "simpering" (which seemed rather unpleasant in itself, especially with connotations from "simpleton" seeping in), but then upon looking it up apparently "simpering" often connotes smugness rather than the servility I thought it did?
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Date: 5/10/20 14:45 (UTC)