A roundabout, nonsensical story.
Etymology:
- Origin unknown. Folk history claims derivation from the rivalry between two inns in Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, England, one called “The Cock” and the other called “The Bull”, where travellers would congregate to hear fanciful stories told; one such story involved travellers destined for the city of Banbury. However, there is little evidence supporting this etymology.
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banbury historia de un gallo y un toro
storia di banbury di un gallo e un toro
Бэнбери история петуха и быка
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