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To: Clive

By "George" I think he's got it!

(That is a funny saying, I wonder where it comes from, anyone know?)


14 posted on 12/14/2004 6:20:08 AM PST by Ditter
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To: Ditter

George: By George is an expression used as an oath or to express surprise. It is the modern version of the old battle cry of English soldiers, most well known in Shakespeare's Henry V where the King shouts: "for Harry, England and St George!"

Source: http://www.briggs13.fsnet.co.uk/book/g.htm


21 posted on 12/14/2004 6:26:08 AM PST by Quilla
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To: Ditter

"My Fair Lady"


31 posted on 12/14/2004 7:23:14 AM PST by Humvee
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To: Ditter
"By "George" I think he's got it! (That is a funny saying, I wonder where it comes from, anyone know?)"

Professor Henry Higgins, in "My Fair Lady."

35 posted on 12/14/2004 7:44:17 AM PST by redhead ("Gee, Ricky. I'm sorry your mom blew up...")
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