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13th October 16, 01:17 PM
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Etymologists are those who study the meanings and origins of words and phrases.
Not one has ever been able to determine the origins of "The whole 9 yards".
One story is that it is the amount of fabric in a kilt. Sorry, a full traditional kilt is made from 8 yards.
One story is that it is the length of the belt of bullets used in a WWI fighter. Sorry, bullets are counted by the number or rounds per belt, not the length of the belt.
One story is that it is the amount of fabric needed to make a man's custom suit. Sorry, a Saville Row Tailor need no more than anyone else. About 2 to 4 yards.
No one knows where the phrase "The whole nine yards" comes from but it is not kilts.
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