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Thread #21878 Message #1720997
Posted By: Snuffy
18-Apr-06 - 08:21 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Sylvia the Fair (John Dryden)
Subject: RE: 'Sylvia the Fair' Lyrics?
Trimmers were those who "trimmed their sails" to the prevailing wind, i.e. backed whoever was winning at the time. The Vicar of Bray was one.