Black over Will's Mother's

Posted by Barry Hall on June 05, 2001

Does anyone know the origin of the phrase
"It's a bit black over Will's Mother's (or Will's Mum's)"

It is usually used here in Sussex to describe the state of the sky when there is a storm brewing.

• Black over Will's Mother's R. Berg 06/05/01
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