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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Jews,
 
in Dryden’s satire of Absalom and Achitophel, those English who were loyal to Charles II., called David.   1
       
“The Jews, a headstrong, moody, murmuring race,
God’s pampered people, whom, debauched with ease,
No king could govern, nor no god could please.”
       
Part i. verses 45–48.
   Jews born with tails. (See RABOIN.)   2
 


 Jew’s Myrtle.Jews’ Sabbath. 

 

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