[Texas Mulerider]

Haas filed for his first tampon patent on November 19, 1931, and originally described it as a "catamenial device," a term derived from the Greek word for monthly. The product name “Tampax,” which originated from “tampon” and “vaginal packs,” was also trademarked and later sold to businesswoman Gertrude Tendrich for $32,000.

During the Civil War, one of the accoutrements for the Springfield and Enfield rifled muskets was the "tampion," (or "tompion"), a wooden or cork plug inserted into the muzzle to keep water and dirt out of the barrel.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

FR is great for daily learning! Thanks for that tidbit.