This article from Colonial Williamsburg is an eye opening looking at sayings and phrases that came about during this time period. The article explains the origins of such words as:
* Egad
* Blockhead
* Sleep Tight
* Powder Room
* Kicking the Bucket
I highly recommend reading this... http://history.org/Foundation/journal/Summer02/puttin_on_the_dog.cfm
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