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The phrase "rigmarole" (often spelled "rig a ma row") has its origins in the late Middle English term "ragman roll," which referred to a roll or list of names of those who had sworn allegiance to the Scottish king. Over time, it evolved to describe a complicated or confusing procedure or story. The term reflects the convoluted nature of the original document and has since become synonymous with unnecessary complexity or fussiness in various contexts.

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