The word tattoo, or tattow in the 18th century, is a loanword from the Samoan word tatau, meaning to strike. The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology of tattoo as In 18th c. tattaow, tattow. From Polynesian (Samoan, Tahitian, Tongan, etc.) tatau.In Marquesan, tatu.Before the importation of the Polynesian word, the practice of tattooing had been described in the West as painting ...Tattoos wiki is a community site dedicated to the art and culture of tattooing. Our goal is not only to be a welcoming place where artists can introduce themselves and display their work but also to provide a resource for users seeking general information about tattoos, and design ideas for their own selfexpression. If you are an artist, please feel free to CREATE YOUR OWN page, and display ...
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