Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—G

Glass Slipper

(of Cinderella). A curious blunder of the translator, who has mistaken vair (sable) for verre (glass). Sable was worn only by kings and princes, so the fairy gave royal slippers to her favourite. Hamlet says he shall discard his mourning and resume “his suit of sables” (iii. 2).

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Glasse
Glass Houses
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

More on Glass Slipper from Fact Monster:

  • Cinderella (1950) - Starring Ilene Woods, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton, Claire Du Brey, Rhoda Williams
  • The Caldecott Medal - The Caldecott Medal For the best illustrated book; given by the American Library Association. ...

Related Content