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Where does the phrase originate?

(I helped save b3ta! Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 Dec 2012, 10:44, 3 replies, latest was 13 years ago)
Here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenterden
(I helped save b3ta! Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 12 Dec 2012, 10:46, Reply)
A tenter is used to dry wool without it shrinking as part of the manufacturing process.
So to be on tenterhooks is to be stretched, or under strain and exposed.
(PsychoChomp, Wed 12 Dec 2012, 10:47, Reply)
Sounds reasonable
Can't be bothered to check validity
(I helped save b3ta! Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 12 Dec 2012, 10:48, Reply)
Well it's right, you lazy cunt.

(PsychoChomp, Wed 12 Dec 2012, 10:55, Reply)
Thing for holding cloth while it dries to stop shrinkage

(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Wed 12 Dec 2012, 10:48, Reply)

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