Odd Question
Lesa Dill
lesa.dill at WKU.EDU
Mon Oct 28 14:04:29 UTC 2002
That one I know--except I heard swany. It's a euphemism for I swear, usually
used by those whose religious beliefs look down on swearing. That is, saying
"I swear." Other swearing was still used liberally at least "in my parts."
Lesa Dill
Hollie B wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Also, another thing I hear from mostly my grandmother
> and great grandmother is "I swan." I've found myself
> saying this. Just wondering if anyone could tell me
> about this one, also.
>
> Thanks,
> Annie Bush
>
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