Before 1760 male cats were called a "ram cat" in England. In 1760 a book called The Life and Adventures of a Cat was published. The author was Henry Fielding. It had 190 pages. Henry Fielding was involved in creating the first police force in England called: the Bow Street Runners.
In the book he referred to "Tom the Cat". As the book was very popular, people began calling a male cat a "tom". Gradually, over time, this became established and the term is still used today. It is, though, considered rather old fashioned.
In the book he referred to "Tom the Cat". As the book was very popular, people began calling a male cat a "tom". Gradually, over time, this became established and the term is still used today. It is, though, considered rather old fashioned.
Why is a male cat a tom?
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October 10, 2011
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