Observations on the Popular Antiquities of Great Britain: Chiefly Illustrating the Origin of Our Vulgar and Provincial Customs, Ceremonies, and Superstitions, Volume 3G. Bell, 1901 |
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Page 133
... denotes a recovery . 29. If a young man dreams he draws water out of a well , it signifies he will be speedily married . To dream that he has a glass full of water given him , signifies marriage . 30. To dream of seeing a barn well ...
... denotes a recovery . 29. If a young man dreams he draws water out of a well , it signifies he will be speedily married . To dream that he has a glass full of water given him , signifies marriage . 30. To dream of seeing a barn well ...
Page 134
... denotes you will rise gradually to riches and honour . Acquaintance . To dream that you fight with them , signifies distraction . Altar . To dream you are at the altar kneeling is bad . Anchor . To dream of an anchor , part in the water ...
... denotes you will rise gradually to riches and honour . Acquaintance . To dream that you fight with them , signifies distraction . Altar . To dream you are at the altar kneeling is bad . Anchor . To dream of an anchor , part in the water ...
Page 135
... denotes extreme poverty . Blackbird . To dream you see and hear a blackbird and thrush singing upon the same tree , a female will have two husbands , and a male two wives . Boat . For a female to dream she is in a boat , falls in the ...
... denotes extreme poverty . Blackbird . To dream you see and hear a blackbird and thrush singing upon the same tree , a female will have two husbands , and a male two wives . Boat . For a female to dream she is in a boat , falls in the ...
Page 137
... denotes good success in business ; to see one often denotes damage , because recreation is too often an hinderance to business . Eating . To dream you see others eating , is a bad omen . But if you dream you are asked to eat , and ...
... denotes good success in business ; to see one often denotes damage , because recreation is too often an hinderance to business . Eating . To dream you see others eating , is a bad omen . But if you dream you are asked to eat , and ...
Page 139
... denotes confinement , or it shows you will be disappointed by your lover , or crossed by a rival . Oven . - To dream you see an oven burning hot , signifies joy . Pit . To dream you fall into a pit , and cannot get out easily , denotes ...
... denotes confinement , or it shows you will be disappointed by your lover , or crossed by a rival . Oven . - To dream you see an oven burning hot , signifies joy . Pit . To dream you fall into a pit , and cannot get out easily , denotes ...
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