Chelsea in Binghamton, New York, wonders about the phrase heavier than a dead minister, describing something ponderous. Sometimes it’s given as heavier than a dead preacher or priest. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of...
Barb in Omaha, Nebraska, heard a Thanksgiving guest praise the turkey tail as the bishop’s nose, the fatty little bump at the bird’s rear. The older name is the pope’s nose, known since the 18th century. Later clerical cousins include bishop’s nose...
Martha’s been reading the Dictionary of Smoky Mountain English again, and stumbled across a synonym for “fried chicken.” It’s preacher meat. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Preacher Meat” Grant...