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A History of the County of Lancaster
… afterwards taken by mulled ale. A labourer expected four eggs from his employer, which he took to the ale-house, where the eggs, with spices, were drunk in hot ale. This custom died …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… version of St. George and the Dragon, and asking for eggs (or money). 7 Holt Green, a triangular piece of ground, …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… beast can pass through it without great destruction of the eggs; and at such time as they be feathered and able to go a …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… he gave the parish clerk '2 d. instead of twelve paist eggs.' On 31 December, 1723, 'there was a riding for Anne …