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treeseed commented on the word taking shank's mare
This saying means "walking." My grandmother used to say it.
February 28, 2008
yarb commented on the word taking shank's mare
Shanks's pony was the variant where I grew up.
February 28, 2008
reesetee commented on the word taking shank's mare
Interesting! Never heard of either of these before.
February 28, 2008