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This issue of Notes and Queries continues its tradition of intellectual discourse, featuring contributions on language, literature, and historical research. Scholars analyze the etymology and usage of obscure words and phrases, tracing their historical development. Shakespearean studies remain a significant focus, with discussions on textual variations, editorial choices, and interpretative challenges. Other topics include biblical and classical references, medieval traditions, and antiquarian discoveries, expanding the journal’s scope.Responses to prior queries further enrich the discussions, as correspondents refine arguments, offer alternative perspectives, and present newly uncovered documentary evidence. Manuscript studies, early printing techniques, and genealogical research add depth to the issue. The periodical’s interactive format fosters an ongoing scholarly dialogue, solidifying its role as an indispensable resource for historians, bibliophiles, and researchers interested in language, literature, and historical traditions.