why are stilts called stilts?

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why are stilts called stilts?

origin of the word stilts

2006-09-01 17:42:51 · 2 answers · asked by Melanie B 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation

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I'm not too sure on that one. But, calling them "falls" would have been far more poetic.

2006-09-01 17:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by Paul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I will tell you the same thing I used to tell my kids when they would ask a question like that. Why do I call you Jim?
"Because that is my name?"
"Thats right because that is what we call it"

2006-09-01 17:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by memorris900 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋