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whl626

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Someone asked me this two odd sentences. I wonder what they mean :p

" And a child that's born on the Sabbath day "

" Is fair and wise and good and gay. "
 

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It's a rhyme from a verse that had been around for a while. I don't think it really means anything, but it could have something to do with the belief by some people that a person's personality is determined by his day of birth.

:)
 

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I also presume that 'gay' means happy here and is not a reference to sexual orientation. ;-)
 

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That is right.

:wink:
 

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I see, no wonder they don't look like correct sentences :) Thanks
 

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You're welcome.

You're welcome.

:D
 
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