Mythology & Folklore
Formed long ago, yet made to-day
From The Nursery Rhymes of England, collected by J. O. Halliwell (London: Warne; first ed. 1842; this printing 1886)
Mythology & Folklore
Formed long ago, yet made to-day,
Employed while others sleep;
What few would like to give away,
Nor any wish to keep.
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Codex Note
Halliwell's class: Riddles. [A Bed.]
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