Mudcat Café message #1867394

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Thread #95824 Message #1867394
Posted By: McGrath of Harlow
24-Oct-06 - 01:27 PM
Thread Name: BS: Who are 'The Dickens'?
Subject: RE: BS: Who are 'The Dickens'?

I don't think the idea was that "Devil" was a dirty word, but rather that using the name might draw his attention on you, and you don't wan that. Superstition, not prudery.