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   IV When the curlew begins to sing it is the sign of rain. V When the frost smoke goes up straight it is the sign of frost. VI When the day is dark it is the sign of rain. VII When there is a mist around the lamp it is the sign of frost. VIII When the goats hair is standing it is the sign of rain.

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2. Weather-Lore

   

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   I When the ducks quack it is the sign of rain.
   II If a robin is seen on the top of a tree on a summer's morning it is the sign of good weather.
   III If two asses bray in a summer's evening it is the sign of good weather.
   IV If you see a frog in the kitchen it is a sign of rain.

   

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