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    18 I know a little woman she has a red nose the longer she lives the shorter she grows.
    A candle.
    19 The more you take out the bigger it will get.
    A sand pit.
    20 What bridge was never crossed yet.
    The bridge of your nose.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Greene
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Faltia, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mrs Greene
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    49
    Address
    Faltia, Co. Roscommon