where did the term gay come from

@mama_bear (1118)
Canada
October 16, 2009 6:11pm CST
what inspired this way of referring to homosexuals, i am endlessly fascinated by the origins of things. does anyone have an idea?
2 responses
@jugsjugs (12967)
17 Oct 09
I do not know where it has come from,but it also means happy.
@mama_bear (1118)
• Canada
17 Oct 09
yeah i know, hey maybe they equate flambouyancy with happiness. that could be it
• India
20 Oct 09
Love hurts - love hurts
it came from the word gay meaning happy