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  1. 28-Jun-2004, 16:44 #1
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    hello!

    Thanks for your explanation, but what does it really mean " ten lords a-leaping" I don't understand the literal meaning? How do you paraphrase it???

    Thanks!
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    Default Re: twelve days of the Christmas2

    Quote Originally Posted by geust
    hello!

    Thanks for your explanation, but what does it really mean " ten lords a-leaping" I don't understand the literal meaning? How do you paraphrase it???

    Thanks!
    It means 10 Lords (nobles) who are leaping (jumping).
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