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 Mugello.Muggleto’nian. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Muggins.
 
A small borough magnate, a village leader. To mug is to drink, and Mr. Muggins is Mr. Drinker.   1
 


 Mugello.Muggleto’nian. 

 
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