Always seemed like such a strange word. Like, it’s such a common thing that English needed a word that specifically means to throw someone out a window?
My favourite part of that URL, is that it specifies the year. Because when the rulers of Prague forget they are servants of the people, they get a repeat performance.
Literally means to throw out a window.
Y’know… To pull a Putin on your political detractors.
Always seemed like such a strange word. Like, it’s such a common thing that English needed a word that specifically means to throw someone out a window?
I believe it comes from French.
It comes from Latin. De = out/out of, fenestra = window.
Thats such a zoomer reference. Ancient boomers remember the real defensters
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defenestrations_of_Prague#The_1618_Defenestration_of_Prague
My favourite part of that URL, is that it specifies the year. Because when the rulers of Prague forget they are servants of the people, they get a repeat performance.
There were 3 so far
Never get into an argument with a Czech above the ground floor of a building with big windows. Especially if you’re Austrian.
You’re thinking of the dude who made up the book of Mormon right?
You must not be a czech or polish