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spilt salt

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spilt salt
courts evil. [Rom. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 958; Ital. Art: “Last Supper”]
See : Luck, Bad


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TOP 10 SUPERSTITIONS: 1 Don't walk under a ladder; 2 Make a wish when blowing out birthday candles; 3 Touch wood for good luck; 4 Cross fingers; 5 Don't put up an umbrella up in the house; 6 Throw spilt salt over left shoulder for luck; 7 Don't put shoes on the table; 8 Put money in a purse or wallet as gift; 9 Salute a lone magpie; 10 Don't cross on stairs.
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