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

Mickey Starling [email protected]   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 s