Was: Tar-Zhay &c.

[sagehen]

>In discussing jocular names for chain store giants, I am surprised no
>one chimed in with Monkey Wards.  I first encountered the expression in
>the early Eighties and it seemed well-known.
>
>Erik
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Monkey Ward was the standard nickname for MW in the 30s, at least, and
probably earlier.  We used to call Abercrombie & Fitch "Evergrabby &
Snatch."
A. Murie

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