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 Rod-men.Rod’erick, 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Rod in Pickle (A).
 
A scolding in store. The rod is laid in pickle to keep it ready for use.   1
 


 Rod-men.Rod’erick, 

 
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