W. J. L. _The_ Merry Llyd _or_ Hewid _has already formed the subject of
some notices in our columns: see_ Vol. i., pp. 173. 315.; Vol. vi., p. 410.
_We should be glad to have any satisfactory explanation of the origin and
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357. 409. 502.
IGNORANT. _The_ Staffordshire Knot _is the badge or cognizance of the Earls
of Stafford: see_ Vol. viii., p. 454.
J. S. A. _will find the information he desires respecting the_
Extraordinary North Briton _in a valuable communication from_ MR. CROSSLEY,
"N. & Q.," Vol. iii., p. 432.
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