| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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After the establishment of Christianity, the heathen deities were degraded by the Church into fallen angels; and Pan, with his horns, crooked nose, goat’s beard, pointed ears, and goats’ feet, was transformed to his Satanic majesty, and called Old Horny. | 1 |
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| “O thou, whatever title suit thee, |
| Auld Hornie, Satan, Nick, or Clootie.” | |
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