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in reply to a message by Buneary
It appears to have been from a slogan for Nabisco (in 1876) and further popularized in R.L. Stevenson's Treasure Island (1883), though the phrase was seen in popular usage preceding these instances.
More at: http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/75551/why-does-polly-want-a-cracker
Additionally, it may be related, etymologically, to the word "pullet."
"Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth." Ps. 127:4
JoHannah Jubilee, BenJudah Gabriel, Aaron Josiah, Jordan Uriah,
Maranatha Nissiah, (Anastasia Nike, 1992-1992), Jeshua David,
Shiloh Joshana, Elijah Daniel, Hezekiah Nathaniel, Zephaniah Joseph
More at: http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/75551/why-does-polly-want-a-cracker
Additionally, it may be related, etymologically, to the word "pullet."
JoHannah Jubilee, BenJudah Gabriel, Aaron Josiah, Jordan Uriah,
Maranatha Nissiah, (Anastasia Nike, 1992-1992), Jeshua David,
Shiloh Joshana, Elijah Daniel, Hezekiah Nathaniel, Zephaniah Joseph
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