happen-so
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of happen-so
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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There were two school directors in this happen-so party, a carter, a salesman, a lawyer, a farmer and two teachers, who talked with a professional twang.
From The New Education A Review of Progressive Educational Movements of the Day (1915) by Nearing, Scott
Probably the discovery, like so many others, was a mere happen-so.
From The Story of Porcelain by Bassett, Sara Ware
It is a real something, not a mere happen-so or maybe-so.
From Heart Talks by Naylor, Charles Wesley
He may come to the shop for it, or he may not; but it is very seldom that such things happen-so seldom, as not to be worth mentioning.
From Second Shetland Truck System Report by Guthrie, William
Almighty lucky happen-so for him, 'cause I had an old codger aboard that was just on his way to visit Billy.
From The Westerners by White, Stewart Edward
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