E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Sutor.
Ne sutor, etc. (See COBBLER.)
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Stick to the cow. Boswell, one night sitting in the pit of Covent Garden theatre with his friend Dr. Blair, gave an extempore imitation of a cow, which the house applauded. He then ventured another imitation, but failed, whereupon the doctor advised him in future to “stick to the cow.”
