Mudcat Café message #4072089

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Thread #172907 Message #4072089
Posted By: Greum
16-Sep-20 - 10:53 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Hey Then Up Go We
Subject: RE: What are pipes in Hey Then Up Go We?

Yes, it could be organ pipes.

Copes (as well as lawn sleeves and rochets) referred to elsewhere in the song all refer to bishops' vestments/clothing, so I though pipes might also refer to clothing.