The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 1 (May 1, 1933)

The Dictionary Up-to-date

The Dictionary Up-to-date.

The Question: “What do they mean by ‘superfluous,’ Bill?”

The Answer: “Aw, somethin’ unnecessary. Like the ‘Will yer’ in ‘Will yer have a drink?’” —“Sydney Bulletin.”

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