Belly hand day
MY mother always used to use the phrase Barley Hand Day for the day before pay day, when money was tight and it was slim pickings on the table.
I’m wondering if it was originally known as Belly Hand Day, when everyone rubbed their bellies to stave off the hunger.
Jean Sullivan Via email
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