by cmoneyspinner » 19 Mar 2018, 16:52
Luddite ˈlʌd aɪt (noun)
1. any opponent of technological progress
2. one of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed laborsaving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment
3. Any of a group of early 19th century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood.
4. Someone who opposes technological change.
Luddite ~ Word History:
The Luddites were 19th-century English textile artisans who protested against newly developed labour-saving machinery from 1811 to 1817. The stocking frames, spinning frames and power looms introduced during the Industrial Revolution threatened to replace the artisans with less-skilled, low-wage labourers, leaving them without work. Although the origin of the name Luddite is uncertain, a popular theory is that the movement was named after Ned Ludd, a youth who allegedly smashed two stocking frames in 1779, and whose name had become emblematic of machine destroyers. The name evolved into the imaginary General Ludd or King Ludd, a figure who, like Robin Hood, was reputed to live in Sherwood Forest.
Origin: After Ned Ludd, a legendary example.
[size=150][b]Luddite[/b][/size] ˈlʌd aɪt (noun)
1. any opponent of technological progress
2. one of the 19th century English workmen who destroyed laborsaving machinery that they thought would cause unemployment
3. Any of a group of early 19th century English textile workers who destroyed machinery because it would harm their livelihood.
4. Someone who opposes technological change.
Luddite ~ Word History:
The Luddites were 19th-century English textile artisans who protested against newly developed labour-saving machinery from 1811 to 1817. The stocking frames, spinning frames and power looms introduced during the Industrial Revolution threatened to replace the artisans with less-skilled, low-wage labourers, leaving them without work. Although the origin of the name Luddite is uncertain, a popular theory is that the movement was named after Ned Ludd, a youth who allegedly smashed two stocking frames in 1779, and whose name had become emblematic of machine destroyers. The name evolved into the imaginary General Ludd or King Ludd, a figure who, like Robin Hood, was reputed to live in Sherwood Forest.
Origin: After Ned Ludd, a legendary example.