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Weather Breeder (A)

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A day of unusual fineness coming suddenly after a series of damp dull ones, especially at the time of the year when such a genial day is not looked for. Such a day is generally followed by foul weather.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Wayzgoose
We
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We Left Our Country for Our Country’s Good
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Weak-kneed Christian or Politician (A)
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Wear
Weasel
Weather Breeder (A)
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