A Christmas ring . ^?H particular Gem attached to it, which governs it, and is supposed to influence the destiny of those born in that month. It is therefore common for friends and lovers to present each other some trinket containing the Tutelary Gem, accompanied by an appropriate wish or compliment. d. Then came old January, wrapped many weeds to keep the cold away ; Yet did he quake and quiver like to quell,And blowe his nayles to warme them if he Calendar. Spenser.

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