[Ads-l] Antedating of "Konk" (Verb, Hair Straightening)

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konk, v. (OED, v3, 1942)

1939 Michigan Chronicle 9 Sept. 6 (ProQuest)

Arthur Flemings has a hair dressing station in his garage on the West side .. All the boys come there to get their hair "Konked."

Fred Shapiro

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