Mythology & Folklore
Swan swam over the sea
From The Nursery Rhymes of England, collected by J. O. Halliwell (London: Warne; first ed. 1842; this printing 1886)
Mythology & Folklore
Swan swam over the sea--
Swim, swan, swim;
Swan swam back again,
Well swam swan,
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Codex Note
Halliwell's class: Charms.
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