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Luck, Good
albatross its presence portends good luck. [Br. Lit.: “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” in Norton, 597–610] symbol of good fortune; bat flesh imparts felicity. [Eastern Folklore: Mercatante, 182] brings luck; drives away evil. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 62–63] said to bring good luck to a person. [Western Folklore: Misc.] clover indicates good luck. [Plant Symbolism: Jobes, 350] in egg shaped form, brings good fortune. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 80] protective talisman placed over doors of churches, stables, etc. [Western Folklore: Leach, 505 ] only lucky people win this famous lottery. [Irish Hist.: NCE, 1614] to bring good luck and ward off bad luck. [Am. Folklore: Misc.] sacred stone; brings good fortune. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 97–98]
placing new penny in gift of purse brings recipient good luck. [Western Folklore: Misc.] finding one by chance in street brings good luck. [Western Folklore: Misc.] placing penny in slot at top of shoe brings good fortune. [Am. Folklore: Misc.] tyrant of Samos, known and feared for his proverbial good luck, though it is not permanent. [Gk. Hist.: Benét, 801] proverbial good luck charm. [Western Folklore: Misc.] life-granting color; worn by brides and babies. [Asian Color Symbolism: Binder, 78] symbolizes good luck in ancient and modern societies. [World Culture: Jobes, 1421–1422] always a lucky or gifted person. [Western Folklore: Leach, 999] ancient sign of good luck, often in the form of a charm or talisman. [Asiatic Culture: Brewer Dictionary, 1051] symbolizes good luck; most holy of all numbers. [World Culture: Jobes, 1563–1566] adventures of three Ceylonese princes who continually discover things they are not looking for. [Persian Lit.: Benét, 915] symbolizes good fortune. [Chinese Art: Jobes, 357] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | I know I am not much, my darling; but you know I was not always what my luck, good and bad, has left me now, and you will make a new man of me so soon |
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