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Watch your P's and Q's

Posted by Michael Berry on July 20, 2000

HELP! I need to know the origin and definition of "Watch your P's and Q's" I remember some time ago hearing that P and Q are of a Latin basis, but cannot remember exactly. Any one with info please e-mail me. Thanks.