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 Nancy of the Vale.Nanna. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Nankeen.
 
So called from Nankin, in China. It is the natural colour of Nankin cotton.   1
 


 Nancy of the Vale.Nanna. 

 
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