In Victorian times, "limbs" was used as a euphemism for "legs," which were thought to be so exciting to men as to cause a sexual frenzy. Thus, table skirts were invented to prevent unnatural unions between a man and furniture. [Personal note: I wish I were making that up.] So I had to Google it. And look what I found!
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As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods; / They kill us for their sport. — King Lear, Act IV Scene I
