The Origin of "breadwinner"

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The Origin of Breadwinner

The English expression "Breadwinner" is originated in the 1800s in the United Kingdom. This video explains to us on why "Breadwinnner" is called "Breadwinner." Why not the people at that moment made it into "wheatwinner" or "meatwinner" as according to historian the people at that period of time produce a lot of wheat and consumed a considerable amount of meat. Enjoy the video and follow me at my blog. Comment below so we can have more interesting discussion. :) 

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