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I don't believe it because that language wasn't in common usage at that time . .
however 'I'll be a monkey's uncle" came from the scopes trial, 'give them the whole 9 yards' is from WWII, ammo belts on fighter were 9 yards . . proof is from tax collectors in, if the drink would burn, had enough alcohol to be taxed so it was 'proved' hence proof . .
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