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Traditional Archery: Discussion/Q&A Discussions on the more traditional forms of archery: long bows, war bows, AFB, horse bows etc.

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Old 25-01-07, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Easton View Post
Sorry, but no. Rule of Thumb comes from the old law that a man was allowed by law to beat his own wife with a cane that was no wider than his thumb.

Matt
The wife beating theory is quoted on wikipedia, but has been rebutted elsewhere. See www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/307000.html.

But I can't find any evidence for my version either - I read it years ago and I can't remember where. It'll teach me to check my references.

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