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This issue of Notes and Queries offers a continuation of its literary, linguistic, and historical investigations. Contributors explore the etymology and usage of obscure words and phrases, examining their historical significance and evolution. Shakespearean criticism remains a major theme, with discussions on textual variations, editorial decisions, and interpretative challenges in his works. Additional articles delve into biblical and classical references, medieval , and antiquarian research, broadening the periodical’s intellectual scope.As always, responses to previous inquiries enhance the depth of discussion, with correspondents refining arguments, offering alternative perspectives, and presenting new documentary evidence. Studies on manuscript discoveries, early printing techniques, and genealogical research further contribute to the issue’s scholarly richness. The periodical’s interactive nature ensures a continuous exchange of knowledge, reinforcing its reputation as an essential resource for historians, bibliophiles, and scholars of language and literature.