Mudcat Café message #3506501

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Thread #150461 Message #3506501
Posted By: GUEST,Gail
21-Apr-13 - 06:43 AM
Thread Name: Shaking hands in folksongs - instances?
Subject: RE: Shaking hands in folksongs - instances?

I wonder if these lovers' handshakes refer to taking hold of both hands as an affectionate gesture, rather than the formal handshake.