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"They deemed it very dishonourable to cut off their hair & sell it, which they sometimes do when drunk; but when sober, considered it the greatest affront that could be offered, if a proposal were made to them to sell their hair. - Bruckell, 293//" - Haq a64. 227.

"The same sentiment prevailed amongst the nations of Asia.. I Dub. 352; 2 Melena, 10; 1 Dufius, 208; I Herod. 247. Do

"When a young Indian wishes to have a certain girl for a wife, it is proposed to the father or mother or nearest relations, who reply, that they will consider of it. An assembly is then held, to consider of the proposed match. The girl is spoken to, to know if she is willing, if she assents, the husband pays the stipulated price. The like custom is in Mexico, India, and amongst the Assyrians." 3 Roll. 36. 2 Heroditus, 294.

Isaiah ch TV. 20. - In the same day shall the Lord shave? with a razor that is hired, namely, by them beyond the river, by the King of Assyria, the head? & the hair of the feet?; & it shall also consume the beard.

/ Chunclear XIX 4 Wherefore Haman? took David's servant & shaved them , & cut off their garments in the midst, have to buttocks? & sent them away.