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The word 'heckler' originates from the textile trade, where heckling was the process of teasing out flax fibers. From there, the term developed to its current usage.

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The word "heckler" originated in the 19th century and is derived from the Middle English word "hekel," meaning to torment or harass. It originally referred to people who would try to disrupt performances or public speeches by shouting or making noisy interruptions.

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