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 Freki and Geri.French Leave. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
French Cream.
 
Brandy. In France it is extremely general to drink after dinner a cup of coffee with a glass of brandy in it instead of cream. This “patent digester” is called a Gloria.   1
 


 Freki and Geri.French Leave. 

 
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