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Proverb

Something old, Something new. Something borrowed, something blue.

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Meaning? C840.545? Collector says mother she was informant took this as applying to weddings. -dtc.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 1523 E Jefferson Ave ; Kenlen, Laurice

Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Blue ; Borrowed ; Maxim ; New ; Old ; Prover ; RHYME ; VERSE ; WEDDING

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Proverb Proverb

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THE BRIDE SHOULD WEAR "SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW,
SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE" FOR GOOD LUCK.

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Where learned: OHIO ; NEW BREMEN

Keyword(s): Blue ; Borrowed ; Bride ; CUSTOM ; MARRIAGE ; New ; Old ; RHYME ; tradition

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Verse without Music
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage

Date learned: 00-00-1972

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