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It is unlucky for fishermen to mention rabbits, hares, or other wild animals at sea. – Cornish Superstition
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It is unlucky to see a clergyman by the boats before setting of to sea. In such a case, the men might grumble No fish for we tonight. - Cornish Superstition
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Touching cold iron averts bad luck when seeing a clergyman on the street. - – Cornish Superstition
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It is unlucky to use the word church when at sea. – Cornish Superstition
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It is unlucky for a woman to be on board a boat. - – Cornish Superstition
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