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A fierce dispute betwixt birds of night
First Line:
A fierce dispute betwixt birds of night
Last Line:
Of faith as well as sense
DMI number:
4415
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A fierce wild boar of monstrous size and force
First Line:
A fierce wild boar of monstrous size and force
Last Line:
Which is but adding to their load
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4385
13.
A fly quite crank and debonair
First Line:
A fly quite crank and debonair
Last Line:
While he maintains an upright will
DMI number:
19829
14.
A fool is known by looking wise
First Line:
A fool is known by looking wise
Last Line:
As men find woodcocks by their eyes
Author:
Samuel Butler (Absolute)
DMI number:
9580
15.
A fool sent forth to fetch the goslings home
First Line:
A fool sent forth to fetch the goslings home
Last Line:
Their smile might more undo me than their frown
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9891
16.
A fowler in pursuit of game
First Line:
A fowler in pursuit of game
Last Line:
And justly are themselves undone
DMI number:
30269
17.
A fowler's dog with curious eye
First Line:
A fowler's dog with curious eye
Last Line:
Mimick with pride their master's crimes
DMI number:
1757
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A fox and hare once Jove addressed
First Line:
A fox and hare once Jove addressed
Last Line:
Prize what you have and be content
DMI number:
30284
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A fox half starved a vineyard spied
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A fox half starved a vineyard spied
Last Line:
Those heights to which they cannot rise
DMI number:
30226
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A fox in life's extreme decay
First Line:
A fox in life's extreme decay
Last Line:
A chicken too might do me good
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
37031
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