TED-ED: Mysteries of vernacular: Tuxedo - Jessica Oreck

The video explores the history of the tuxedo, tracing its roots to Native American culture, specifically the Delaware Indians and their totems. The term 'tuxedo' was derived from the indigenous word 'p'tuksit' and later Anglicized by European settlers in New York. The Tuxedo Club, established in the late 1800s, played a pivotal role in popularizing the tuxedo as a fashion statement, which remains a staple in modern formal wear.

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