3.10. What is the origin of the name hotchikisu meaning "stapler"?
The Japanese name Hotchikisu (ホッチキス) of staplers
almost certainly originates from the name of a company,
"E.H. Hotchkiss", which manufactured staplers. For more details,
please read Jim Breen's Mini-FAQ.
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