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Stewart, Mary, c1801-1877

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Charm against foxes, 1877

 Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW108/9
Scope and Contents

Charm against foxes entitled 'Or an t-Sionnaich' [The Spell of the Fox] beginning 'Sian a choin-choille mu chasan an sionnaich' probably collected from Mary Stewart, age 76, Malacleit [Malaclate, Uibhist a Tuath/North Uist] also known as Màiri Bhreac, sean bhanachaig [old dairywoman]. The charm is composed of eight lines. Text scored over with note saying 'Transcribed'.

Dates: 1877

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  • Subject: Uist Inverness-shire Scotland X
  • Subject: Foxes X