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Original Message
the etymology of this in English dates back at least as far as the mid 16C CE
Posted by Timbo in Oz on April 13, 2017 at 18:59:21:
With tom added to boy forming tom-boy, applied to boisterous young males.
Thomas being an arcehetype for stand out / boisterous / difficult males.
Like 'doubting thomas' who had the courage to doubt.