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This milestone issue of Notes and Queries continues to serve as a rich forum for literary, linguistic, and historical scholarship. Contributors examine the origins and evolution of obscure words and phrases, offer critical analyses of disputed literary passages, and discuss references in classical and biblical texts. Shakespearean scholarship remains prominent, with debates over textual variations and historical interpretations. Other articles delve into folklore, genealogy, and heraldry, shedding light on old , family histories, and emblematic traditions.The issue also features numerous responses to prior inquiries, demonstrating the periodical’s interactive and evolving nature. Readers refine previous discussions, present alternative perspectives, and share newly uncovered historical documents. Manuscript discoveries, antiquarian research, and studies on early printing practices add depth to the publication’s scope. This edition upholds the periodical’s reputation as an indispensable resource for scholars, bibliophiles, and historians, preserving the spirit of intellectual exchange.