English proverbs explained

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Canonical title: English proverbs explained
Original publication date: 1967

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Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 398.9 — Society, government, & culture Customs, etiquette & folklore Folklore & Folktales Proverbs
LCC: PN6421 .R5 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Collections of general literature Proverbs

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