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INHERITANCE

HE'S A FOOL THAT MAKES HIS DOCTOR HIS HEIR.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): METAPHOR DEATH INHERITANCE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 10-01-1967

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A MISER ISN'T MUCH FUN TO LIVE WITH--
BUT HE MAKES A WONDERFUL ANCESTOR.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): INHERITANCE ; OBSERVATION

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Blason Populaire

Date learned: 00-00-1965

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IF A PERSON HAS ITCHY PALMS, HE IS GOING TO COME INTO MONEY.
THIS MEANS THE PALMS OF THE HANDS. THE PERSON WILL GET
MONEY WITHOUT HAVING TO WORK FOR IT, IT MAY BE A PRIZE
OR AN INHERITANCE OR MONEY THAT IS FOUND.

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Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): Hand ; Inherit ; INHERITANCE ; ITCH ; Itchy ; MONEY ; Palm ; PREDICTION ; SIGN ; Windfall

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses
BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth
BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet

Date learned: 00001976CA

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