Great!
On Jan 4, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Chris Trask wrote:
>>
>> That's a good one. Must be the basis for the expression. Or maybe the
>> expression generated the
>> joke. Might be a good investigative project for one of these long dark
>> frigid Maine winter days.
>> Thanks!
>>
>
> I've sent of a query to a British etymologist (word guy) as to the origin
> of this phrase. Should hear back from him in a week or so.
>
> Chris
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