E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Gizzard.
Don’t fret your gizzard. Don’t be so anxious; don’t worry yourself. The Latin stomachus means temper, etc., as well as stomach or “gizzard.” (French, gésier.)
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That stuck in his gizzard. Annoyed him, was more than he could digest.
