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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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