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From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.
To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
This is a pretty flimflam.
This is a pretty flimflam.
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
Like Theon (i.e., a calumniating disposition).
[Lat., Dens Theonia.]
