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Thread #81254 Message #1487468
Posted By: GUEST,Bob Coltman
18-May-05 - 03:37 PM
Thread Name: Origins: magic flower refrains
Subject: RE: Origins: magic flower refrains
Anyone know what the original phrase is that yielded "Jennifer gentle, fair rosemary?" That is to say, what flowers were originally listed?
If jennifer = gentian, what does "gentle" equal?
My guess is that jennifer = ??? and gentle = gentian.
Going off to do some research on this, will post further if I turn up anything.
Bob