Does the computer slang term pwn3d originate from chess? A friend claims that "pawned" was a slang chess term used to describe applying checkmate with a pawn move.
Anyone have any references to back this up or dispute this?
Originally posted by joneschr Does the computer slang term pwn3d originate from chess? A friend claims that "pawned" was a slang chess term used to describe applying checkmate with a pawn move.
Anyone have any references to back this up or dispute this?
