Spoonerisms (is THIS where it started from? LOL!

[Denise R.]

1844 William Archibald Spooner, Anglican clergyman, Warden (1903-24) of New
College, Oxford, and legendary accidental creator of the Spoonerism, a
twisted figure of speech. Only the Kinquering Congs spoonerism is said to
really be one of his. The others have probably been invented (see above)

St Mary Magdalene is washing her handkerchief to go to her cousin St Jamess
fair [July 25].
English traditional expression, alluding to rain on this day. Mid-July rain
is common in England

Kinquering Congs their titles take.
William Spooner, announcing a hymn in New College Chapel, 1879

Let us drink to the queer old Dean.
William Spooner, attributed

Sir, you have tasted two whole worms, you have hissed all of my mystery
lectures and have been caught fighting a liar in the quad; you will leave by
the next town drain.
William Spooner, attributed

... half-warmed fish.
William Spoone, attributed

You will find as you grow older that the weight of rages will press harder
and harder on the employer.
William Spooner, attributed

I remember your name perfectly, but I just cant think of your face.
William Spooner, attributed

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