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I remember not all the Spritis names; bot thair is on called Swein, quhilk waitis wpon the said Margret Wilson in Aulderne; he is still [always] clothed in grass-grein.
The Witch-cult in Western Europe A Study in Anthropology Margaret Alice Murray 1913
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Swein died, many pitched upon our saint, whose eminent virtues best qualified him for the throne; but the majority, fearing his martial spirit, preferred his eldest natural brother Harald, the seventh king of that name, who, for his stupidity and vices, was commonly called the
The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Alban Butler
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[Sidenote: Swein king of Denmarke.] of K. Egelreds reigne, Sweine or Swanus, king of Denmarke, with a mightie nauie of ships came on the coast of Northfolke, and there
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (7 of 8) The Seventh Boke of the Historie of England Raphael Holinshed
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At the instigation of Swein, the King of Denmark, who appeared in the
Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries William Francis Dawson
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Swein having no lawful issue, took care of the education of
The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Alban Butler
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First, Robert, the Jakis; Sanderis, the Read Reaver; Thomas, the Fearie; Swein, the roaring Lion; Thieffe of
The Witch-cult in Western Europe A Study in Anthropology Margaret Alice Murray 1913
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As the Indians 'fire slackened, he went from cabin to cabin, and if its occupants failed to mention the exploit (some did fail so to do, out of mischief), Swein would say: --
The Crossing Winston Churchill 1909
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As the Indians 'fire slackened, he went from cabin to cabin, and if its occupants failed to mention the exploit (some did fail so to do, out of mischief), Swein would say: --
Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909
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It never leaked out that Swein was first of all under the bed, for Polly
Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909
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It never leaked out that Swein was first of all under the bed, for Polly
The Crossing Winston Churchill 1909
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