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ST. SWITHIN (JULY 15) by ANONYMOUS

First Line: "ST. SWITHIN'S DAY, IF THOU DOST RAIN"
Last Line: FOR FORTY DAYS 'TWILL RAIN NAE MAIR
Subject(s): WEATHER;
ST. Swithin's Day, if thou dost rain,
For forty days it will remain;
St. Swithin's Day, if thou be fair,
For forty days 'twill rain nae mair.



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