E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Seve’rus (St.).
Patron saint of fullers, being himself of the same craft.
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The Wall of Severus. A stone rampart, built in 208 by the Emperor Seve’rus, between the Tyne and the Solway. It is to the north of Hadrian’s wall, which was constructed in 120.
