10. The Word “Boy” Has Been In Use Since 1154 A.D
This has been recorded in various literary sources as well. The oldest one was in Priestley’s Grammar in 1154 A.D. Using the term “boy” as a descriptive term for a male child has been done for centuries. The exact etymology of the word is unclear, but it is believed to have descended from the Anglo-Saxon word boia, meaning “servant” or “farmworker.” So being a boy, actually means you were born to be a slave and slog for the rest of your lives.