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how?
for what? Used chiefly in New England, like the French comment? in asking for the repetition of some...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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any how
At any rate, on any account, in any way. We have no confidence in cobble-stone pavement for Broadwa...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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how-come?
Rapidly pronounced huc-cum, in Virginia. Doubtless an English phrase, brought over by the original s...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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how fare you?
This is a common expression in those parts of New England for 'How do you do?.' It is pronounced sho...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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to see how the cat jumps
A metaphorical expression meaning, to discover the secrets or designs of others. We also say, in th...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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if so be as how
A vulgar expression used by uneducated people in the interior parts of this country and in England. ...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.