2006-08-20 01:04:48 · 9 answers · asked by plastic f 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
it was invented by an irishman paddy lock
2006-08-20 01:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by thuckgod 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The word dates back to the 15th century and refers to a portable lock. Lock comes from the middle english 'lokke', but no one knows what the 'pad' part meant.
2006-08-20 01:17:06 · answer #2 · answered by Joe B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Pad" actually refers to an item which is small. "Lock" refers to a locking usage. So, the word "Padlock" mean something to lock something.
2006-08-20 02:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by Yamato K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the "paddle" Lock was invented around Henry the 8th's riegn and was assigned to chastity belts. The Paddle was the key with which releases the hasp from the Lock itself.
2006-08-20 02:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by Boliver Bumgut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It a a pad shaped device which is used to lock things.
2006-08-20 01:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by Purple 8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was invented by a hippy who used it to lock up his "pad", so his buddies couldn't get in his stash.
2006-08-20 01:10:04 · answer #6 · answered by Tegghiaio Aldobrandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is so name, because of it portability for use in many applications.
2006-08-20 01:09:49 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a defence against footpads (robbers).
2006-08-20 01:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obvious isn't it - It is a lock for your pad - !!!
2006-08-20 01:15:30 · answer #9 · answered by Barry G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋