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Dickens is a minced oath. It means devil.
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Where did the phrase 'what the Dickens' come from?
The phrase "what the dickens" was coined by William Shakespeare and originated in The Merry Wives Of Windsor Act 3, scene 2, 18--23, it was an oath to the devil said by Mrs Page.
Where does the phase Hurts like the dickens come from?
Nothing to do with Charles Dickens. Dickens is a euphemism for the word devil, possibly via devilkins. Shakespeare used it.
Where did the phrase 'love you' love you not' come from?
Picking flowers, do you love them or not, it NOT a phrase!
What does come to papa mean as a phrase?
come to me. lets emabrase
Where does the phrase 'copy that' come from?
Aviation etiquette.
Where did the phrase 'what the Dickens' come from?
The phrase "what the dickens" was coined by William Shakespeare and originated in The Merry Wives Of Windsor Act 3, scene 2, 18--23, it was an oath to the devil said by Mrs Page.
What Shakespeare play did the phrase i cannot tell what the dickens his name is come from?
Merry Wives of Windsor. It's the same play that gave us "the world's my oyster".
What does the French phrase viens poupoule mean?
The French phrase "viens poupoule" translates to "come on, darling" in English. It is an informal and affectionate way to invite someone to come closer or to do something together.
Which Shakespeare play did the phrase 'I cannot tell what the dickens his name is' come from?
The Merry Wives of Windsor: "FORD: Where had you this pretty weathercock? MRS PAGE: I cannot tell what the dickens his name is my husband had him of".This quotation is from Act 3 Scene 2 of The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Where does the phase Hurts like the dickens come from?
Nothing to do with Charles Dickens. Dickens is a euphemism for the word devil, possibly via devilkins. Shakespeare used it.
Which phrase does not come from the Preamble to the Constitution?
Which phrase does not come from the Preamble to the Constitution?
What language does the phrase 'Bonne année' come from?
The phrase comes from FRENCH.
Where did the phrase 'love you' love you not' come from?
Picking flowers, do you love them or not, it NOT a phrase!
Where did the phrase barrel of laughs come from?
This phrase pre dates 1950
Does a prepositional phrase come befroe or after a noun?
A prepositional phrase can come before a noun (or pronoun):At the party Jack played the piano.A prepositional phrase includes a noun (or pronoun):Jack played the piano at the party.A prepositional phrase can come after a noun (or pronoun):Jack played the piano at the party.A prepositional phrase can come after a verb:Jack played at the party.
What does come to papa mean as a phrase?
come to me. lets emabrase
Where did you come----this word?
A common use of this phrase would be, "Where did you come from?"
