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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Barebone Parliament (The).
 
The Parliament convened by Cromwell in 1653; so called from Praise-God Barebone, a fanatical leader, who was a prominent member.   1
 


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