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drdos | 12:43 Wed 21st Feb 2001 | Phrases & Sayings
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smithereens were tiny bits of iron that chipped off when a blacksmith worked. probably.
20:09 Wed 21st Feb 2001
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According to the Encarta Dictionary, the word originated in the early 19th century, and probably comes from the Irish smidirin, meaning small fragment, which comes from smiodar meaning fragment.
13:28 Thu 22nd Feb 2001

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