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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Platter with Two Eyes (A).
 
Emblematical of St. Lucy, in allusion to her sending her two eyes to a nobleman who wanted to marry her for the exceeding beauty of her eyes. (See LUCY.)   1
 


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