When the fork first appeared, it was known as a "runcible spoon." I found this out after reading "The Owl and the Pussycat" to my youngest grandchild who promptly wanted to know what it was. ("They dined on mince and slices of quince/Which they ate with a runcible spoon")
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May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view--E. Abbey