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This issue of Notes and Queries continues its dedication to scholarly discourse on language, literature, and historical research. Contributors examine the etymology and historical significance of obscure words and phrases, shedding light on their origins and evolution. Shakespearean studies remain a key focus, with discussions on textual variations, editorial choices, and interpretative challenges. Other articles explore biblical and classical references, medieval traditions, and antiquarian findings, enriching the journal’s diverse range of topics.Responses to previous inquiries contribute to the ongoing exchange of knowledge, as correspondents refine arguments, propose alternative perspectives, and present newly uncovered historical evidence. Manuscript studies, early printing techniques, and genealogical research add further depth to this issue. The interactive nature of the periodical fosters continuous scholarly dialogue, reinforcing its status as an indispensable resource for historians, bibliophiles, and researchers engaged in language, literature, and historical studies.