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GUEST,Guest Charles Macfarlane Harrison John of Dreams - who IS John? (26) RE: John of Dreams - who IS John? 29 May 12

540. John-a-dreams, i.e. John of dreams, = a sluggish, sleepy, fellow; cp. Jack-a-lent, Jack-a-lantern, Jack-an-apes, etc.

Pretty much what I expected then, though of the two possible interpretations, I think I preferred the other, the Will O' The Wisp, as it seemed to resonate better with the verb 'peak' (waste away).

At any rate, it seems clear that there is not necessarily a reference to a folklore character there.

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