J. R. P._The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

_March, 1827._

[158] Vermin and destructive birds are nailed, or rather crucified, on

the park barns of noblemen by their gamekeepers, to hold intruders _in

terrorem_, and give ocular proofs of skill and vigilance.

[159] The Saxon word “_Halidom_” signifies “Holy Judgment:” whence in

old times, “By my _Halidom_!” was a solemn oath among country

people.--“By Gonnies!”--“By Gosh!” and a hundred other exclamations,

may have originated in the avoiding an oath, or the performing a

pledge--but what is “_Huck’n?_”

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[Illustration: ~Armorial Bearing~

The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac · 第 557 / 1847 题