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Peas Wisp
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Peas wisp (think spelling is correct)
Has anyone heard of the saying "peas wisp" meaning something is wrinkled or a mess? If so, I am just wondering what the origin of the saying is. Thank you.
Has anyone heard of the saying "peas wisp" meaning something is wrinkled or a mess? If so, I am just wondering what the origin of the saying is. Thank you.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I never heard of it but it seems it is just a literal description of a bundle of pea straw which if you ever grew garden peas you will know is a very untidy affair at the end of the season. It can then be applied to anything looking very untidy. It's mentioned in this Scottish dictionary spelled Pease.
http://www.dsl.ac.uk/dsl/getent4.php?plen=2209 5&startset=28856601&query=PEASE&fhit=bogle&dre gion=entry&dtext=snd
http://www.dsl.ac.uk/dsl/getent4.php?plen=2209 5&startset=28856601&query=PEASE&fhit=bogle&dre gion=entry&dtext=snd