Saturday, June 05, 2004
Etymology on a Saturday Morning
Interesting and informative piece in the Telegraph this morning which is actually an extract from an upcoming book, written by Michael Quinion, titled Port Out, Starboard Home. A blurb which informs about the purpose of the book.
"Launching a new series on myths about our language, Michael Quinion examines the outlandish stories that surround English words and phrases - and explains the truth behind them."
The piece is titled “How the bee got his knees."
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