Songs of the Ridings by F. W. (Frederic William) Moorman
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page 56 of 70 (80%)
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While women are given their vote."
What would you do wi' a doughter-- Pray wi' her, bensil her, flout her?-- Say, what would you do wi' a daughter That's marra to Bonney hissen? 1. Beat. 2. A match for Bonaparte. 3. Conceited tricks. 4. Suspected. 5. As proud as an idol. 6. Grumbling. Mary Mecca Mary Mecca,(1) Mary Mecca, I'm fain to see thee here, A Devon lass to fill my glass O' home-brewed Yorkshire beer. I awlus said that foreigners Sud niver mel on me; But sike a viewly face as thine I'd travel far to see. Mary Mecca, Mary Mecca, I'm sad to see thee here, Wheer t' wind blaws hask(2) frae Norway |
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