Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—S

Spadish Language

(In). In plain English without euphuism, calling a spade a “spade.”

“Had I attempted to express my opinions in full `Spadish' language. I should have had to say many harder things.” —Fra Olla.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Spafields
Spade
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