| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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One single tuft is left on the shaven crown of a Mussulman, for Mahomet to grasp hold of when drawing the deceased to Paradise. | 1 |
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The scalp-lock of the North American Indians, left on the otherwise bald head, is for a conquering enemy to seize when he tears off the scalp. | 2 |
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