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Sassyass
How interesting! Thanks for sharing!
I'm glad I'm not living in those times since I have "beauty marks" which would have labelled me a witch!
posted by
Jemmie211
on January 25, 2005 at 2:52 PM
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Well there is another phrase
Colder than a warlock's cock, but that just doesn't sound right. The expression come's from this theory:
A witch's tit (or witch's teat, to use the older spelling) supposedly left a marking that witch hunters and courts would look for on the body of an accused person. Supposedly, witches would suckle their familiars, and sometimes the Devil himself, from this "unholy" body part. To find these marks, as well as insensitive spots on the skin called devil's marks--caused by the Devil's claws or teeth--the suspects were stripped, shaven, then closely examined for any blemishes, moles, or even scars that could be labeled as diabolical. To find marks invisible to the eye, the examiner would poke the victim inch by inch with a blunt needle (called a bodkin) until they found a spot that didn't feel pain or bled. Discovery of these marks or spots--one supposes they would be considered cold since they were a sign of communion with the Devil--would be "proof" of the person's dealings with Scratch, so they would be shown in full court before the execution.
posted by
Sherri_G
on January 25, 2005 at 11:39 AM
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PecanSis
Can I feel? *cackle*
posted by
Jemmie211
on January 19, 2005 at 5:10 PM
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:::Puts hand to breast:::
Mine's not cold. Let's check SpitFire's!!! ;-)
posted by
CatLadyintheAttic
on January 19, 2005 at 7:14 AM
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Diva
lol! I'm glad I'm in Hawaii!
posted by
Jemmie211
on January 18, 2005 at 5:26 PM
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Colder than a witch's .....
I think that term originated in Toronto, where it is -30C today.
Not sure if people here know that a witch's tit would be that cold but EVERYONE's tits are that cold today 
posted by
DivineDiva
on January 18, 2005 at 2:21 PM
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