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Etymology for Screw

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Tarah
 
Reply Mon 13 Apr, 2015 08:00 am
In Victorian times 'screw' probably meant money. If so, do you know why?

In the old English music hall song Darling Mabel, the chorus is:

'Darling Mabel, now I'm able
To buy the happy home
Since they've raised my screw, love
I've enough for two, love
Will you marry, do not tarry
Answer yes or no
I conclude with love and kisses
Yours for ever, Joe'
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