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Posted by James Briggs on October 13, 2003

In Reply to: Meanings posted by Priya on October 13, 2003

: Could I please have the meanings and usegae of the following

: 1) "To cast sheep's eyes" (at someone)
: 2) "To ring a peal over" (someone)
: 3) "To upbraid"
: 4) "To dance attandence on"
: 5) "To offer a spanish coin"

: Also what's the missing word--
: "Beware of the ?????? who come bearing gifts."

The missing word is 'Greeks'. This comes from the Trojan horse story.

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