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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Old Rowley.
 
Charles II. was so called from his favourite racehorse. A portion of the Newmarket racecourse is still called Rowley Mile, from the same horse.   1
 


 Old Reeky.Old Salt (An). 

 
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