E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Taylor,
called The Water-Poet, who confesses he never learnt so much as the accidence. He wrote fourscore books, and afterwards opened an alehouse in Long Acre. (1580–1654.)
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“Taylor, their better Charon, lends an oar,
Once swan of Thames, though now he sings no more.”
