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Re: 'many a true word is spoken in jest'

Posted by ESC on June 24, 2004

In Reply to: 'many a true word is spoken in jest' posted by Ward on June 24, 2004

: Any idea on an original use?

Chaucer in Canterbury Tales. Back in a flash with more details.