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Origin of the saying “off with their heads”

I know the saying was popularized from the movie Alice in Wonderland. Did the expression “off with their heads” have it’s origin in England or France?

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The phrase "off with his head" originates with Shakespeare.

See http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/263700.html.

Ruricolist Nov-20-2007

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If it's Shakespeare that said it, someone must have said it before him.

Tom1 Dec-01-2007

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Tom that is awesome =D

Jordan1 Dec-02-2007

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Tom that is awesome =D

Jordan1 Dec-02-2007

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i thought it was king henry 8th

Cici Apr-10-2012

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"...have it’s origin..."

Namaste Suz Dec-19-2016

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