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Bishy barny bees - ladybirds

Dont know whether this is just a Norfolk saying or whether it is the same in
all parts of UK.

Sue M Harvey
Norfolk UK

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A while back someone was "collecting" British-isms which were generally not
used in the US and/or Canada.  I just learned/learnt two more while have
British friends visiting last weekend:

kerfuffle = a lot of fuss, a big "to do"
fringe = bangs (as in hair cut across the forehead at eyebrow level)

Anyone know how we came to use "bangs" in the US? I must admit that "fringe"
actually makes a lot more sense!  I do really like the word "kerfuffle" <g>

Vicki in Maryland



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