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Posted by John S on Saturday, September 27th 2025:

In Reply to: Re: Re 224 posted by Mike L To John` on Saturday, September 27th 2025:

What's the origin of the phrase 'Odds bodkins'?
The phrase sounds entirely suited to Tudor yokels and is a stock in trade of any author wishing for a shortcut to convey a sense of ‘Olde Engylande’.

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