E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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in Drydens satire of Absalom and Achitophel, those English who were loyal to Charles II., called David. | 1 |
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The Jews, a headstrong, moody, murmuring race, |
Gods pampered people, whom, debauched with ease, |
No king could govern, nor no god could please. | |
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Jews born with tails. (See RABOIN.) | 2 |
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