"Whole Nine Yards" Story Not in Today's Print New York Times
W Brewer
brewerwa at GMAIL.COM
Thu Dec 27 19:15:09 UTC 2012
Interesting & logical summary. But, there is no right or wrong; there is
only data. All folk etymologies are created equal, and worthy of
documentation, a hobby constrained only by fiscal cliffs. Dig on, ye data
miners. Happy New Year?
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