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by mrestko 1633 days ago
And "git" is English slang for similar.

Dura is also an anatomical term for the tissue encasing the brain.

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The tissue encasing the brain is called "dura mater" - Latin for "tough mother".

Apparently it left quite an impression on early anatomists/neurosurgeons.

Interesting. I've always thought it was the word from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095348/