Re: Old southern sayings

Scottie, I think "swan" is a corruption of "swoon"--as in "I'm blown away!"

On Nov 12, 2005, at 12:26 AM, Scottie Baugh wrote:

"Fair to middlin" in response to "how are you"

"Just so proud to see you"

"Gully washer"

"Toad strangler"

"I'll swan" (never could figure this one)

Scottie

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