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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1908-1957
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HIMMELSFERD, n.comb. Also hjimmels(Jak.). A journey to heaven. Used fig. = a fruitless journey, a disappointment, a tremendous to-do or bustle (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Der'r a hjimmelsferd upo dem, they are in a very great hurry.Sh. 1957 Sh. Folk-Bk. III. 31:
We's mak a himmels ferd.
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