An allowance settled on a married woman for her pocket expenses.
–From the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
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Always thought this one sounded funny, but that’s just me. LOL
Lois
Yes, definitely a throwback phrase that got revised into a broader meaning.
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February 4th, 2008 11:56
Always thought this one sounded funny, but that’s just me. LOL
Lois
February 4th, 2008 17:18
Yes, definitely a throwback phrase that got revised into a broader meaning.