Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 134, May 22, 1852: A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.Various
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Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 134, May 22, 1852: A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
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REPLIES RECEIVED.--_Eagles' Feathers--Many
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our next Number._
A. B., _who asks the meaning of_ MOSAIC, _is referred to our_ 3rd Vol.,
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C. C. G., _who asks the origin of "God tempers the wind," is referred to
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is derived from the French proverb quoted by Gruter in 1611, "A brebis
pres tondue, Dieu luy mesure le vent"_.
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KESEPH'S BIBLE. _The Query on this subject from_ "The Editor of the
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inserted in our next Number._
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