E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Old Age Restored to Youth.
“La fontaine de Jouvence fit rejovenir la gent.” The broth of Medea did the same. Grinding old men young. Ogier’s Ring (q.v.) restored the aged to youth again. The Dancing Water restores the aged woman to youth and beauty. (See WATER.)
