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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Crampart (King).
 
The king who made a wooden horse which would travel 100 miles an hour. (Alkmaar: Reynard the Fox, 1498.)   1
   Swifter than Crampart’s horse. Quick as lightning; quick as thought. (See above.)   2
 


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