E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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Tom Styles or John a Styles, connected with John o Noakes in actions of ejectment. These mythical gentlemen, like John Doe and Richard Roe, are no longer employed. | 1 |
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And, like blind Fortune, with a sleight |
Convey mens interest and right |
From Stiless pocket into Nokess. | |
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Butler: Hudibras, iii. 3. |
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