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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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¶†BEL-RUE, in phr. sing bel-rue, repent.Abd. 1824 G. Smith Misc. Pieces 86:
He's gi'en me vause to sing bel-rue: An' now when in the yird he lies, A hungry bitin b — ch he was.
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