| E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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Cakes given in Staffordshire and Cheshire on All Souls Day,
to the poor who go a-souling, i.e. begging for soul-cakes. The words used are | 1 |
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| Soul, soul, for soul-cake |
| Pray you, good mistress, a soul cake, | |
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