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A thing whereon all Princes lie (Posted on 2015-05-04) Difficulty: 3 of 5
A thing whereon all Princes lie, 
And as we all express a sigh, 
What man into the world brings in, 
An Indian weed whose leaf is thin, 
A wood by kings esteemed much, 
The part of speech when naming such: 
These Initials join’d declare 
A town where friendly people are.
Which American town is referred to in the riddle?

*** Originally appeared in "Gentleman and Lady's Town and Country Magazine" on May 1784.

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A thing whereon all Princes lie, Bed

And as we all express a sigh, Oh

What man into the world brings in, Sorrow

An Indian weed whose leaf is thin,  Tobacco

A wood by kings esteemed much,  Oak

The part of speech when naming such: Noun

The answer is Boston.


  Posted by broll on 2015-05-04 08:42:02
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