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14 Feb 06 - 02:54 PM (#1668355) Subject: Folklore: There's My Thumb From: samirich I just ran across this song in the Orpheus Caledonius and the title caught my eye. The lyrics of the song are all about a young man and woman who are sweethearts and then it talks about the universal truths of youthful love etc. BUT the last line of the song states: "There's my thumb, I'll ne'er beguile ye." I have no clue as to what this guys thumb is supposed to represent. Can anyone clue me in? Other lyrics to this song on request. Thanks: Sammy Rich |
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14 Feb 06 - 07:42 PM (#1668648) Subject: RE: Folklore: There's My Thumb From: The Badger The phrase is similar in meaning to "Here's my hand" - used to mean Here's my word. A pledge of truthfulness - still used in some parts of Yorkshire. That mught be the meaning? |
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15 Feb 06 - 12:45 PM (#1669483) Subject: RE: Folklore: There's My Thumb From: Amos Anatomically, it could be metaphorical....or even literal...but a tad over-explicit, IMNSHO! :D A |