what is the reference to "old uncle Henry" in english culture ?

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what is the reference to "old uncle Henry" in english culture ?

2007-12-23 18:43:13 · 4 answers · asked by massoumeh b 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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old uncle henry? has there been anything like that? the only thing i know is the Henry the Navigator. maybe that

2007-12-23 19:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by pao d historian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I've never heard the expression and I'm a old Englishman! The answer which suggested the pawnbroker is sensible. The only other idea I have is that perhaps it is an old reference to King Henry VIII.

2007-12-23 21:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

"Old uncle Henry" is a common name for the plant Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), more information below:

2007-12-23 23:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by Tanks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

'uncle' is a jocular reference to the pawnbroker. Maybe that's it.

2007-12-23 20:54:11 · answer #4 · answered by gravybaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋