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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Lady of the Broom (The).
 
A housemaid.   1
       
“Highly disgusted at a farthing candle.
Left by the Lady of the Broom,
Named Susan …”
       
Peter Pindar: The Diamond Pin.
 


 Lady of the Bleeding Heart.Lady of the Haystack 

 
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