Summary: Old Irish Custom
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According to an old Irish custom, when a beast was slain certain parts of it were given to various tradesmen and members of the household:
The head, tongue and feet to the smith. Neck to the butcher. Two small ribs, that go with the hind quarters, to the tailor. Kidneys to the physician. Marrowbones to the strong man. Udder to the harper. Liver to the carpenter. A piece to the stableman. Next bone, from thr knee to the shoulder, to the horseboy.the heart to the cowherd. Next piece to the housewife of the house. The third choice to the nurse. Tallow for candles. Hide for wine and whiskey. Black puddings for the ploughman. Sweetbreads for her who is with child.
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