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Cake day: June 14th, 2023

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  • egrets@lemmy.worldtoMicroblog Memes@lemmy.worldMe too
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    9 days ago

    Good little article on the phrase origin here. Excerpt from the quoted 1838 editorial:

    Ensconced in his mail of proof—for defence purely, his disposition being no ways bellicose—he snugly nestleth in his mucid bed, revels in quiescent luxury, in the unctuous loam that surroundeth him, or, with slow and dignified motion, worketh nearer the surface, as the summer suns warm the roof of his mud-palace, or sinketh deeper within, from the nipping frosts of winter.









  • egrets@lemmy.worldtoMicroblog Memes@lemmy.worldOld cheddar
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    26 days ago

    It could be coincidence, but there’s an antiquated term for a mace or morningstar, bommyknocker. People on the web seem to attribute it to a children’s book from the 90s, but I’ve found much older uses in the past, both in the UK and in Oceania. Similar to your name and not a very dissimilar tool.

    Edit: I guess it’s obvious I skimmed your answer! You’ve already made the connection.