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143. Hedge Rider

The Allusionist

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The Hedge in Hedge Wich

The word witchcraft, at the time, meant a strength as well as a skill. There are some old english and old norse words for sorceress or witch that translate to hedge rider. And what about excelsior? How did wood shavings get such a fancy name? Meredith wants to know about the hedge in hedge wich.

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