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cynthia dyke | 20:54 Sun 11th Nov 2001 | Phrases & Sayings
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Where does the term crony, as in Tony's Cronies, come from?
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Dates back to the 1660s at least. From the greek chronios, meaning long lasting. Refers to a long term intimate friend.
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