Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—M

Malt

The Sermon on Malt was by John Dod, rector of Fawsley, Northants, called the decalogist, from his famous exposition of the Ten Commandments. A Puritan divine. (1547-1645.)

This was not Dr. William Dodd, who was executed for forgery (1729-1777).

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Malt ... Meal
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