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This issue of Notes and Queries opens the new year with a continuation of its rich discussions on literature, language, and historical inquiry. Contributors analyze the origins of obscure words and idiomatic expressions, offering insights into their etymology and evolution. Literary criticism remains a key focus, with debates over textual variations and interpretations in the works of Shakespeare and other prominent authors. Additional articles delve into biblical references, classical literature, and medieval , expanding the periodical’s range of scholarly exploration.A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to responses and refinements of previous discussions, reflecting the interactive and evolving nature of the publication. Readers contribute new perspectives, corrections, and supplementary historical evidence on matters previously raised. Antiquarian research, manuscript studies, and genealogical notes further enrich the issue, reinforcing the periodical’s reputation as an invaluable resource for historians, philologists, and literary scholars.