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1856, Amer.Eng. slang, “money, cash,” of unknown origin, said to be from Gk. spondylikos, from spondylos, a seashell used as currency (the Gk. word means lit. “vertebra”). Used by Mark Twain and O.Henry and adopted into British English, where it survives despite having died in Amer.Eng.
Any reader who has ever been a "dog’s best friend" will recognize and love Fred. Fred is a wry and witty observer of life, finding funnybones and turning up smiles on three continents.
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love of above said, 7 months ago
for some, a legal note. to others, the dog pound
BigChiefDesoto said, 7 months ago
If it’s like the United States, the bank must need a bigger bail out at tax payer expense! Whine to the government!!
whmIII said, 7 months ago
Filthy lucre, coin of the realm….COLD, HARD CASH!!!
smokey-dale said, 7 months ago
Uh oh — been there done that. Not fun.
bresnik415 said, 7 months ago
1856, Amer.Eng. slang, “money, cash,” of unknown origin, said to be from Gk. spondylikos, from spondylos, a seashell used as currency (the Gk. word means lit. “vertebra”). Used by Mark Twain and O.Henry and adopted into British English, where it survives despite having died in Amer.Eng.
Who knew?
paullp
said, 7 months ago
Nothing like one of my favorite comics sending me to Google to learn something new! Who said reading comics isn’t educational?
truecanadianliberal said, 7 months ago
@bresnik415
Guessed it but never heard of the expression before.