[Shared Post] H is for Hoagie - etymology

The Translator posted: " There are a few stories to be found about how the hoagie got its name. 1. The hoagie originated on Hog Island, now home to Philadelphia International Airport. During World War One, the island was the home of shipbuilding for the American war effort" The Translator (kate@ninemilewriters.com) shared a post from The Transatlantic Translator H is for Hoagie – etymology by The Translator There are a few stories to be found about how the hoagie got its name. 1. The hoagie originated on Hog Island, now home to Philadelphia International Airport. During World War One, the island was the home of shipbuilding for … Continue reading → Read more of this post The Translator | March 26, 2013 at 12:28 pm | Tags: hoagie, sandwich, bread, Hog Island, Phildelphia Airport, Gilbert & Sullivan, HMS Pinafore, gambling, deli meat | Categories: Etymology, Food, H | URL: http://wp.me/p3jZCY-w Comment    See all comments Change your email settings at Manage Notifications. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://transatlantictranslator.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/h-is-for-hoagie-etymology/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com