English Explanatory Dictionary

God bless the Duke of Argyll

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Said in response to a person shrugging their shoulders.

Word forms

God bless the Duke of Argyll God bless the Duke of Argyle

Etymology

A reference to parasites or cutaneous affections that might induce a shrugging reaction. Associated with an apocryphal tale that the Duke erected posts on his land that people found it convenient to rub against.

Related words

bless you Scotch fiddle
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