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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Tinker, Tailor
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The main survivor of the many nursery rhymes used as fortune-telling games when counting. The eight possible destinies in store for the children are: 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich man, Poor man, Beggar man, Thief'.
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