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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... Head Omens · Charm in Odd Numbers Physical Charms . 263 Candle Omens Hand and Finger - Nails Omens at the Bars of Grates , Love Charms • · Rural Charms . Characts • . 269 306 . 309 . 319 Purses , and Coffins . The Howling of Dogs ...
... Head Omens · Charm in Odd Numbers Physical Charms . 263 Candle Omens Hand and Finger - Nails Omens at the Bars of Grates , Love Charms • · Rural Charms . Characts • . 269 306 . 309 . 319 Purses , and Coffins . The Howling of Dogs ...
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... head , a spindle in her hand , a dog or cat by her side , is not only suspected but pronounced for a witch . 1 Witch is derived from the Dutch witchelen , which signifies whinnying and neighing like a horse : in a secondary sense , also ...
... head , a spindle in her hand , a dog or cat by her side , is not only suspected but pronounced for a witch . 1 Witch is derived from the Dutch witchelen , which signifies whinnying and neighing like a horse : in a secondary sense , also ...
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... head . On departing , he delivers to her an imp or familiar.2 The familiar , in the shape of a cat or a kitten , In making these bargains , it is said , there was sometimes a great deal of haggling . The sum given to bind the bargain ...
... head . On departing , he delivers to her an imp or familiar.2 The familiar , in the shape of a cat or a kitten , In making these bargains , it is said , there was sometimes a great deal of haggling . The sum given to bind the bargain ...
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... head with a cord or rope , which is a most cruel torture also , they , upon search , found the enemy's mark to be in her forecrag , or forepart of her throat , and then she con- fessed all . " In another the devil's mark was found upon ...
... head with a cord or rope , which is a most cruel torture also , they , upon search , found the enemy's mark to be in her forecrag , or forepart of her throat , and then she con- fessed all . " In another the devil's mark was found upon ...
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... head . And these had so ransacked all writers , ancient and modern , and so blended and kneaded together the several superstitions of different times and nations , that those of genuine English growth could no longer be traced out and ...
... head . And these had so ransacked all writers , ancient and modern , and so blended and kneaded together the several superstitions of different times and nations , that those of genuine English growth could no longer be traced out and ...
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