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Where does the phrase True Blue come from?
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Blue has long been the colour associated with constancy and loyalty. An early reference was in the 17th century when someone wrote: "True blue will never stain."
It has often been chosen as a representative colour by particular groups, religious or political. The Whigs and the Scottish Covenanters chose blue to distinguish themselves from opposing parties/sects and - in modern politics - it is the colour associated with the Conservative Party.
If you click http://www.wordwithyou.com/columns/4_24_99.gif you will even find a biblical reference.
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