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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Hapmouche (2 syl.).
 
The giant flycatcher. He invented the art of drying and smoking neats’ tongues. (Duchat: Œuvres de Rabelais.)   1
 


 Hansom (A).Happy Arab’ia. 

 
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