First recorded in 1770–80; after a woman who sold them in Bath, England, at the end of the 18th century
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It is here that the impartial tribunal of nature pronounces definitely against roast goose, mince pies, pâté de foie gras, sally lunn, muffins and crumpets, and creamy puddings.
From Falling in Love With Other Essays on More Exact Branches of Science by Allen, Grant
So you honestly want to stay here, do you, Sally Lunn?
From Strawberry Acres by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)
Then she set a footstool for her in front of the fire and poured out her tea, and placed hot sweetbread before her, and toast, and Sally Lunn.
From Chippinge Borough by Weyman, Stanley J.
Thank you for giving me a chance to put Sally Lunn in order.
From Strawberry Acres by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)
They couldn't account for the disappearance of pies and cakes and Sally Lunn—say, how I do love Sally Lunn.
From The Rose in the Ring by McCutcheon, George Barr
"We're even happier," said Josephine, laughing softly, "for it seems at last as if we have Sally Lunn back."
From Strawberry Acres by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)
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