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 Ricciardet’to.Rice thrown after a Bride. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Rice Christians.
 
Converts to Christianity for worldly benefits, such as a supply of rice to Indians. Profession of Christianity born of lucre, not faith.   1
 


 Ricciardet’to.Rice thrown after a Bride. 

 
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