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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Tam-o’-Shanter’s Mare.
 
Remember Tam-o’-Shanter’s mare. You may pay too dear for your whistle, as Meg lost her tail, pulled off by Nannie of the “Cutty-sark.”   1
       
“Think, ye may buy the joys owre dear—
Remember Tam-o’-Shanter’s mare”
       
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