Project Gutenberg 2004-10-13 Public domain in the USA. 184 Various Verschillende Various, Various Notes and Queries, Number 39, July 27, 1850 Produced by Jon Ingram, David King, the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team and The Internet Library of Early Journals "Notes and Queries, Number 39, July 27, 1850" is a literary publication edited by various contributors during the mid-19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This edition serves as a platform for literary and historical discussions, encompassing topics relevant to literary men, artists, antiquarians, genealogists, and others engaged in scholarly pursuits. The anticipated central theme revolves around queries and notes concerning language, folklore, etymology, customs, and historical figures, aimed at fostering communication and sharing knowledge among its readership. The content of this issue includes inquiries about the etymology of words like "Whitsuntide" and "Mass," explorations of folk remedies and superstitions, and notes regarding historical accounts, such as the life of the legendary figure Long Meg of Westminster. Additional queries address various other subjects, including linguistic variations and literary allusions, showcasing the diverse interests of contributors. This blend of inquiries and scholarly responses reflects the era's intellectual curiosity and commitment to preserving cultural heritage, making the publication a rich resource for those interested in historical linguistics, folklore, and literary studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Questions and answers -- Periodicals AG Text Notes and Queries Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other Category: Language & Communication Category: Journals 123435 2025-10-06T06:47:24.836881 text/html 99384 2024-10-28T20:43:35 text/html 132779 2025-10-06T06:47:31.135863 application/epub+zip 133193 2025-10-06T06:47:27.933878 application/epub+zip 114225 2025-10-06T06:47:26.755884 application/epub+zip 287532 2025-10-06T06:47:33.410838 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274691 2025-10-06T06:47:30.386892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242558 2022-09-07T03:54:32.116564 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105601 2025-10-06T06:47:24.408901 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 85784 2024-10-28T20:43:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16589 2025-10-06T06:47:33.535827 application/rdf+xml 16543 2025-10-06T06:47:27.267871 image/jpeg 3723 2025-10-06T06:47:27.011863 image/jpeg 128628 2025-10-06T06:47:24.847886 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog