No worse for the wear

Posted by Mike on February 13, 2004

Hello all

Does anyone know the origin of the phrase "no worse for the wear"? It sounds Shakespearean, but as far as I can tell, it exists nowhere in the Bard's canon. Any clues?

Thanks,
Mike

• No worse for the wear Henry 13/February/04
• No worse for the wear Gary 13/February/04