A baker’s wife may bite of a bun, A brewer’s wife may drink of a tun, A fishmonger’s wife may feed of a conger, But a servingman’s wife may starve for hunter.
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What does it mean that [may starve for hunter]?
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I think it's a mistake. Hunger rhymes with " conger " and it makes sense.
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I think it's a mistake.
Hunger rhymes with " conger " and it makes sense.
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