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His experiences in the war have left him with a terrible fear of flying: Old woman: Nervous?
From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2010
Old woman, old woman, shall we go a-shearing?
From Mother Goose The Original Volland Edition by Richardson, Frederick
"Old woman, old woman, shall I love you dearly?"
From The Nursery Rhyme Book by Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie)
He gave her a keen glance, and then said, half jocularly: "Old woman, what is the matter with you lately!"
From Mam' Lyddy's Recognition 1908 by Page, Thomas Nelson
Old woman, tell me that which I shall ask thee, for the love of Heaven.
From The Mabinogion Vol. 2 by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir
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