This and many other websites that define and explain the word, Sobriquet, only really look at the linguistically etymology with a tiny bit of cultural, but not fully at the cultural aspects which can hold a much higher sway in times especially when tied to a strong emotional memory. By re-contextualizing the established French components (sous as "under") and the uncertain second element (briquet) through the lens of cultural body symbolism, a coherent, though speculative, narrative emerges. It effectively explains the social function of the word—a sub-voiced or secret name—by connecting the physical location of the throat to the metaphorical location of the voice's hidden undertone. Think about this Adam's apple, describes the forbidden fruit from religious texts that got stuck in Adams throat associated with speech and voice, but today mostly just refers to the larynx that is more prominent in males. Under the chin Briquet is not that far off considering many believe its in reference to a flint on a rifle said in jest and similar to concept sayings like running your mouth (the mouth is not running as in with legs) or spouting off or even as simply as being synonymous with a action or deed like Vlad The Impailer that is also referenced in origins of Dracula. Many academics specialize in studying with blinders on for their one specific subject instead of learning them all or at least how to question the established ignorance of their field of study.
This and many other websites that define and explain the word, Sobriquet, only really look at the linguistically etymology with a tiny bit of cultural, but not fully at the cultural aspects which can hold a much higher sway in times especially when tied to a strong emotional memory. By re-contextualizing the established French components (sous as "under") and the uncertain second element (briquet) through the lens of cultural body symbolism, a coherent, though speculative, narrative emerges. It effectively explains the social function of the word—a sub-voiced or secret name—by connecting the physical location of the throat to the metaphorical location of the voice's hidden undertone. Think about this Adam's apple, describes the forbidden fruit from religious texts that got stuck in Adams throat associated with speech and voice, but today mostly just refers to the larynx that is more prominent in males. Under the chin Briquet is not that far off considering many believe its in reference to a flint on a rifle said in jest and similar to concept sayings like running your mouth (the mouth is not running as in with legs) or spouting off or even as simply as being synonymous with a action or deed like Vlad The Impailer that is also referenced in origins of Dracula. Many academics specialize in studying with blinders on for their one specific subject instead of learning them all or at least how to question the established ignorance of their field of study.
Nathan, thanks for sharing this thoughtful elaboration of the etymology of the word SOBRIQUET.