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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Orange Peel.
 
A nickname given to Sir Robert Peel when Chief Secretary for Ireland (1812–1818), on account of his strong anti - Catholic proclivities. (See above, and ORANGEMAN.)   1
 


 Orange LodgesOrange-tawny. 

 
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