Well, I S’Wanee
This next expression might be a bit difficult to guess the meaning of. “Well, I S’Wanee” is what “I swear” evolved into in the south. The related lore regards a tiny town named Sewanee, Tennessee or the Southern Suwannee River. Other Southerners will say “I s’wan ye” or “I s’wan”. Both expressions stem from Northern England’s dialect and translate to “I shall warrant (you).” These all sound like quite serious affirmations, and are not to be used lightly.
Well I SWanee
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