2107 curious word origins, sayings & expressions from white elephants to a song & dance : Funk, Charles Earle, 1881-1957 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive (original) (raw)

Previously published in four separate volumes as: A hog on ice and other curious expressions, Thereby hangs a tale, Heavens to Betsy! and Horsefeathers & other curious words

Includes index

Previously published in four separate volumes, this collection presents the history of over 2000 curious words, expressions, and sayings

A hog on ice -- Thereby hangs a tale -- Heavens to Betsy! -- Horsefeathers