Lost for words: Gee willikers! I’m feeling just peachy!

In our continuing pursuit of trivial knowledge pertaining to rarely used words or phrases, this week’s offerings originate in the mid 20th century and are of Anglo-American origin. The first offering, “just peachy,” is a purely American phrase, though probably a spin-off of the 16th century use of “peach,” meaning something is good or excellent. Having grown up in Madison County during the days when peach farms abounded, I am fully acquainted with how this word came to be understood. I spent many hours playing amidst the numerous rows of peach trees located near my uncle’s farm. The aromatic smell of ripe peaches still ripples in my memory of sweet days gone by. I always felt it