Originally Posted by
FlyJSH
a "weasel" is a device used to measure a skein (pronounced skane) of yarn or thread. As the thread was wound onto the weasel, a wheel turned turning system of gears. When a skein had been reached, a wooden tab would click or "pop".... and so, "Pop, goes the weasel."
Fly........thanks! I love finding out what old sayings mean. Was just on a trip and this one came up (we were discussing "pocket full of posies").
Ferd