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Thread #47513 Message #708889
Posted By: Amos
11-May-02 - 12:10 PM
Thread Name: folklore: Phrase:'If I Had My D'ruthers'...origin?
Subject: RE: BS: Phrase:'If I Had My D'ruthers'...origin?
Well, If ah hed mah druthers...
Gawd what a great expression! Concur on the etymology -- a back formation from "(what) I would rather..." . It's them lazy tongues of Dixie is whut's responsible!