# How did the word "bitch" come to be associated with ...

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**Post date:** [January 25, 2016, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-word-bitch-come-to-be-associated-with/744169/1 "2016-01-25T12:54:15Z")

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with a nasty or mean lady?

I know - of course - that it is synonymous with a female dog. But is there any connection between that and a nasty or mean lady?

I Googled “what is the connection between “bitch” and nasty lady” but found nothing promising.

I also went to “[www.ask.com](http://www.ask.com)” and was surprised to see that site was taken over by Google and now, when you go to that site, you are taken directly to Google.

Would anyone know the connection between “bitch” and mean or nasty lady?

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