History of Words and Phrases
Happy as a clam: Actually the entire phrase is "Happy as a clam at high tide." You can only dig clams to eat at low tide!
Hangar: We know this word means a structure used for housing aircraft. Hangar is the French word for shed.
Jacket: This word was used describe a short garment worn by French peasants (jaques).
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Volume 4, Issue 10, Posted 11:06 AM, 05.15.2012