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TO DROP A KNIFE IS A SIGN A MAN IS COMING TO YOUR HOUSE.
Submitter comment: I HAVE OFTN HEARD HER EXPRESS THIS SUPERSTITION WHEN A
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation Food Drink -- Service Table furnishing and decoration Implement to handle food BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 07-19-1968