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Lady Mondegreen	Laily Worm and the Machrel of the Sea (20)	Laily Worm and the Machrel of the Sea	10 Jul 07
Hi there I'm researching this song and it's many variants, spin offs and relations. Does anyone know the origins of the name 'Masery' and how it should be pronounced? I've found very little indeed on the www and have heard a couple of conflicting opinions: one such is that this is an archaic spelling of Mary and the 's' should be silent, and another that it is related to Margaret and should be pronounced as written. Any ideas? Also, I'm trying to find out what melodies have been used for this ballad and I'd be really grateful if someone could point me to the most historical tunes known. Sheet or sound files would both be useful! Thanks. Lady M

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