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 Miller’s Eye (A).Milliner. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Miller’s Thumb (A).
 
A small fish, four or five inches long, so called from its resemblance to a miller’s thumb. The fish is also called Bullhead, from its large head.   1
 


 Miller’s Eye (A).Milliner. 

 
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