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[hankir]

Please help with parsing of these two:

23. In matrimonial rights and duties, a right Charlie maybe (5)
BEARD (A R inside bed?)

11. Early minstrelsy, a very pleasant thing (5)
DREAM

Thanks.

[bibblebub]

23a) yes - a Charlie is a type of beard

11) yes

[hankir]

Thanks bibblebub.

But what has minstrelsy got to do with dream?
One could have a bad dream also.

[BlueIce]

Second definition of Dream in Chambers shows joy;mirth;minstrelsy

[bibblebub]

Chambers: dream ²: mirth; minstelry; music; sound

(sorry for not putting this originally but i couldnt' be bothered to get up to fetch the dictionary)

[bibblebub]

(oops, missed out 'joy' as the first definition)

[shoota]

She'll be upset....

[bibblebub]

i also put the pirate-free version of minstrelsy

[hankir]

Thank you all.
It just means that I have to buy Chambers. One Look is not sufficient.
What edition of Chambers is best to buy?

[roslyn251254]

I have the 12th edition - not sure if there's a later edition yet?

[bibblebub]

i only have the 11th edition