LL-L "Etymology" 2009.07.16 (03) [EN]

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From: Brooks, Mark <mark.brooks at twc.state.tx.us>
Subject: LL-L "Etymology"

Hello Lowlanders:

I had the occasion to use a phrase in writing an email today that I don’t
use very often, and I hardly ever hear anyone else use it.  I refer to
“gussy up.”  To me it means to get all dressed up for some kind of event.
When I checked for the origin, all the resources said it comes from obscure
origin from 1935 – 1940.  Do any of you have any ideas?

Regards,

Mark Brooks

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