The main theory (though there are
several) on the origin of the word
bigot, is that it derives from the words
by God. The idea was that those who were always invoking their morality and piety were in fact rather nasty and hypocritical.
Any connection this etymology may have to
current events is purely coincidental.
N.B. The Inky Fool is non-party political and believes in government by whim.
The ever-dependable Mash has published an obit for the word:
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