From Wikipedia:
Etymology
The origin of the word
bigot and bigoterie (bigotry) in English dates back to at least 1598, via Middle French, and started with the sense of "religious hypocrite". The exact origin of the word is unknown, but it may have come from the German bei and gott, or the English by God. William Camden wrote that the Normans were first called bigots, when their Duke Rollo, who when receiving Gisla, daughter of King Charles, in marriage, and with her the investiture of the dukedom, refused to kiss the king's foot in token of subjection - unless the king would hold it out for that specific purpose. When being urged to do it by those present, Rollo answered hastily "No, by God", whereupon the King, turning about, called him bigot, which then passed from him to his people.[1] This is quite probably fictional, as Gisla is unknown in Frankish sources. It is true, however, that
the French used the term bigot to abuse the Normans.[2]
Defender Guinea,
It is now apparent that your staff has been using the word bigot to insult and grief those who spread the truth. Please refrain from doing so outside RNF.
You intentionally broke the link in the original post outside RNF. Please allow the truth to be set free. This is RNF yes?
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/...d.php?t=582053
We need a board. The effemination of America is making us weak.