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23. Dez. 2014 · The phrase: I'll be John Brown! is an occasionally-used term in North Carolina. Mostly thought to replace taking the Lord's name in vain (GD). Is it used elsewhere? How long has it been around?
12. März 2020 · Southerners have plenty of ways to express surprise, another example of which is “Well I’ll be John Brown,” sometimes also said as “Well I’ll be John Browned.”
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8. Feb. 2019 · Colloquial phrases like ‘Well I’ll be John Brown ‘ and ‘ace in the hole’ may still be used today, but a lot of the phrases used in Westerns (specifically Tombstone) are foreign to our modern dialect.
17. Dez. 2022 · Best Answer. Copy. John Brown (May 9, 1800 - December 2, 1859) was an Americanabolitionist who advocated and practiced armed insurrection as ameans to abolish all slavery. ... he was hanged for...
10. Mai 2024 · Well I’ll Be John Brown, a song by Huey “Piano” Smith, carries a deeper meaning that resonates with listeners even today. Released in 1958, this R&B track showcases Smith’s talent as both a pianist and a singer. The lyrics of the song touch upon themes of empowerment, independence, and personal growth.
Well I'll Be John Brown Lyrics: You ruled me once / I was a fool for you, woooo / You ruled me once / I was a fool for you / Well, I ain’t gonna stand your foolin’ around / If I do (if...
The phrase: I'll be John Brown! is an occasionally-used term in North Carolina. Mostly thought to replace taking the Lord's name in vain (GD). Is it used elsewhere? How long has it been around? Best Answer. Harold Wentworth, American Dialect Dictionary (1944) has this entry: John-Brown, v. t. To 'darn.' [Example:] 1942.
