Presumably, wise-acres are where smart-asses graze... Aric (who's been accused of being both, at times...)
> -----Original Message----- > From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:16 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: History > > > I'm surprised, Peter. You're not usually a wise-acre. <vbg> > > I wonder where that saying comes from? I can see wise ass > (which Peter is > one of, BTW), but "wise-acre"? As opposed to those stupid acres? > > Well, really, who cares? > > -frank
