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12-03-2009, 03:32 PM

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MadQuilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Loretta

I believe "the whole nine yards" originally is the number of yards needed to make a kilt. It is a very old saying in Scotland.

I found a lot of possible origins on that one. I like this one the best.

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