Maybe that's the misconception. It's only the male goats that are referred to as "billy-goats," or sometimes seen as "billygoat(s)."
It has become just about standard usage. However, I cannot find any information on *how* it actually got its name. The OED will not give much info on that entry, except for things I don't want to know.
Sorry I couldn't much more helpful. But I'll continue searching and I'll keep you informed.
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It has become just about standard usage. However, I cannot find any information on *how* it actually got its name. The OED will not give much info on that entry, except for things I don't want to know.
Sorry I couldn't much more helpful. But I'll continue searching and I'll keep you informed.
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