Notes and Queries, Number 169, January 22, 1853 by Various

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Author Various
Editor Bell, George, 1814-1890
Title Notes and Queries, Number 169, January 22, 1853
A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
Note Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Notes and Queries, Number 169, January 22, 1853" by Various is a collection of literary inquiries and discussions written in the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a platform for scholars, antiquarians, genealogists, and artists to communicate and share insights on various topics related to literature, history, and folklore. The compilation includes notes on word origins, superstitions, significant historical figures, and various queries posed by its correspondents. The opening of this issue introduces a series of notes, including an exploration of the etymology of the term "blackguard" by Sir J. Emerson Tennent, which traces its transition from a benign term associated with domestics to its current derogatory sense. Following that, there are notes on prophecies related to London, alongside inquiries regarding interpretations of Bacon's essays, Irish superstitions, and various genealogical queries. The beginning of this work encapsulates the rich dialogue and exchange of erudition that characterizes the series, inviting readers to delve into obscure knowledge and contribute to the ongoing discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
Subject Questions and answers -- Periodicals
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