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Fiona	Folklore: Silver coin for the baby (60* d)	RE: Folklore: Silver coin for the baby	25 Aug 06
Re: silver spoons, I recently heard an article on BBC R4 which said silver spoons were a lifesaver for babies due to the antibacterial properties of silver. The custom of giving a coin in a purse is still usual in Scotland today, I think it may be called to 'hansel' the purse. Giving a coin back in return for a knife also included anything sharp, eg a brooch pin, traditionally the samllest coin of the realm. fx

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