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CHARM
THE ACORN MADE OF TIN OR COPPER.
IT HAD ONCE BEEN THE CUSTOM FOR PEOPLE TO CARRY A DRIED
ACORN FOR SUSTAINING YOUTHFULNESS AND VIGOR.
NOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO MAKE A WAYWARD LOVER RETURN
TO HIS OR HER COMPANION.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; CHICAGO
Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration |