Edna-isms, Part Twelve

1. "Jumpin' Jehosaphat!"  This was an all-purpose exclamation.  For an explanation of its origins, see http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-jum2.htm.

2.  "Malarky."  The common usage means exaggerated or foolish talk, usually lies.

3.  "By the great horn spoon!"  This was an all-purpose exclamation but to what does it really refer?!  See http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-gre3.htm for a great explanation of what its origins may be.