Date:  Sat, 29 Apr 1995 11:48:21 -0400

From:  "Cathy C. Bodin" <cbodin[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]MSMARY.EDU>

Subject: Re: Anodyne Expletives



Anyone know the origin of the Southernism "I swan?" Meaning, I think,

"golly! goodness! I tell you!" and any other euphemism for surprise--

                        Cathy Bodin