| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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Master of the rain. St. Médard was the founder of the roseprize of Salency in reward of merit. The legend says, he was one day passing over a large plain, when a sudden shower fell, which wetted everyone to the skin except himself. He remained dry as a toast, for an eagle had kindly spread his wings for an umbrella over him, and ever after he was termed maître de la pluie. | 1 |
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| “S’il pleut le jour de S. Médard [8th June] |
| Il pleut quarante jours plus tard.” | |
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