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archiemac | 10:03 Fri 16th Mar 2001 | Phrases & Sayings
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What does the expression 'Dunmow flitch' mean?
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Dunmow (North Essex) used to hold an annual festival, one prize being a 'Flitch', or side of bacon.
15:35 Fri 16th Mar 2001
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I believe that the flitch was awarded as a prize to a recently-married couple who had not had an argument over the previous 12 months - and could prove it!
01:01 Sat 17th Mar 2001
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This gave rise to the popular expression "Bring home the bacon"
15:46 Tue 20th Mar 2001

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