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Old wives' tale   /oʊld waɪvz teɪl/   Listen
Old wives' tale

noun
1.
A bit of lore passed on by word of mouth.





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"Old wives' tale" Quotes from Famous Books



... that," said the doctor feelingly. "I have known shock close the throat absolutely." He added: "Did you see her sink and rise again twice before Donnington got at her, Varick? I have always wondered whether drowning people always come up three times—or if it's only an old wives' tale." ...
— From Out the Vasty Deep • Mrs. Belloc Lowndes


Words linked to "Old wives' tale" :   traditional knowledge, lore


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