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Thread #105098 Message #2159614
Posted By: Liz the Squeak
28-Sep-07 - 06:35 PM
Thread Name: Songs illegal to sing in Ireland
Subject: RE: Songs illegal to sing in Ireland
Interesting that 'linnet' was considered a naughty word. A linnet is green finch, and it was also the nickname of the Dorset Regiment, from their old style red jackets with bright green facings.