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History
CROW'S PENIS
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In the 17th century, the Victorian idiom 'Crow's Penis' had two distinct meanings.
In the upper class, a 'Crow's Penis' meant an expensive, high quality writing quill, while in the lower classes, it was used to describe the last bit of a dried beef snack.
SUBMISSIONS
Here's several examples of how 'Crow's Penis' has been repurposed in modern times. If you happen upon an instance of this delightful descriptor, please send a photo, date and location to: CrowsPenis@gmail.com













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