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Thread #87680 Message #1640264
Posted By: s&r
03-Jan-06 - 07:43 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Sending someone to Coventry
Subject: RE: Folklore: Sending someone to Coventry
I read years ago that the phrase dates from Lady Godiva, who was 'not seen' by the inhabitants of Coventry when she rode naked:
hence ignored, not seen = sent to Coventry
Stu