Anyone know the origin of the saying "mind your p's and q's"?

I've heard it refers to watch your step with alcohol: mind how many pints and quarts you imbibe..

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ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

Possibly due to the similarities in the letter shape?

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@ozgirl512 That's a new one for me.

ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

@Cavedweller they're almost identical, but mirror reversed.. to someone with dyslexia they would be a problem I imagine

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ozgirl512 · 26-30, F