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  1. 06-16-2013, 11:21 #1
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    I was looking for the origin of the phrase coppered to the bends and happened upon this link. Thought others might enjoy.


    http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/n...l-phrases.html
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    You might like this free ebook from amazon on the slang of the period as well

    http://www.amazon.com/1811-Dictionar...ds=1811+vulgar

    "vulgar" in this context means common or slang.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Berthier View Post
    "vulgar" in this context means common or slang.
    How times change - vulgar of course used to be Latin - as viewed by the high minded Greeks.
    Now try to teach Latin at schools...
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