| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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Worn by the Indians as an amulet to preserve them from the bite of venomous animals, and to cure the gravel, epilepsy, etc. (Hill.) | 1 |
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“The conversation was interspersed by continual cups of tea drunk out of the most beautiful Chinese-ware, while the Ambar’s cup was of a green jade.”—Bonvalot: Across Thibet, chap. x. p. 252. |
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