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23. Dez. 2014 · Therefore, it is my humble opinion, that it is incorrect to interpret "well I'll be John Brown" currently to "I'll be hanged". The current most common use/interpretation in the South, would be the equivalent of saying, "well how about that", "well isn't that amazing", or "well isn't that a shock".
17. Dez. 2022 · Where did the expression I'll be John Brown originate? John Brown (May 9, 1800 - December 2, 1859) was an American abolitionist who advocated and practiced armed insurrection as a...
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.
9. Feb. 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.
Credits. Writers. Huey “Piano” Smith & Johnny Vincent. Release Date. November 1, 1958. Tags. Well I'll Be John Brown Lyrics: You ruled me once / I was a fool for you, woooo / You...
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.
