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A threshold is the sill of a door. Some cultures attach special symbolism to a threshold. It is called a door saddle in British English.
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Etymology
The etymology of the word is uncertain but the first element is related to the Old English þrescan, with its original sense of "tread", "trample". Threshold a board placed across an entrance to hold in the thresh.Thresh was a common floor covering.fact
Cultural symbolism
In many cultures it has a special symbolism: for instance, in Poland and Russia it is considered bad luck to shake hands or kiss across the threshold when meeting somebody. In many countries it is considered good luck for a bridegroom to carry the bride over the threshold to their new home.
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