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Catalogue of Brand Material.
II. Observances.
Prohibitions. observed in
Spinning-wheel removed and
dismantled - - - Shetland. Upper stone of handmill
turned upside down, for
fear of witches or warlocks Shetland. Work suspended for fear of
injury to the unborn - Shetland.
Amusements also forbidden
after " day set " - - Shetland.
Occupations.
Peats brought in for Yule fire Shetland.
Smoked sheep's or cow's head steeped for next Sunday's dinner ... - Shetland.
III.
.OCAL Observance.
(Cf. also " The Yules (Christmas) Schoolmaster barred out
Shetland.
Lowlands (Berwicksh. and Roxburghsh.).
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