Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    Who was Marjorie Daw in the nursery rhyme "Seesaw Marjorie Daw"?

    Question #99626. Asked by BRY2K. (Sep 23 08 4:03 AM)


    krzys44

    		"The words of "Seesaw Margery Daw" might be used by a spiteful child to taunt another implying his family were destined for the workhouse."
    So, according to this source, there's no such person, it's just an impression.

    http://www.rhymes.org.uk/seesaw_marjory_daw.htm

    Sep 23 08, 5:05 AM
    satguru

    		I'll just add a new book has been published giving the origin of many nursery rhymes. It turns out many were written to disseminate the news before papers and TV and referred to actual historical events.

    Heavy words lightly thrown http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/latest_news/stories/jackandjill.htm

    Sep 23 08, 8:24 AM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    What was Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer shown in December 1938?

    Most children's nursery rhymes are allegorical (i-e. Humpty-Dumpty and the British Empire). The nursery rhyme Jack and Jill is an allegory for what?

    A certain nursery rhyme mentions 'fiddler's three' in one of the verses. Which real person is referred to in this rhyme and how is that person related to Roman Emperor Constantine?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Nursery Rhymes
    Finish the nursery rhymes.
    		Nursery Rhymes Very Easy
    10 Q
    angelmouse
    Apr 03 01
    6024 plays
    2 Nursery Rhymes
    This quiz is about well-known nursery rhymes. Questions in most cases refer to the hero of a mini-story. First letters are given as a hint. Example:Who would a-wooing go whether his mother would let him or not? Wasn't it a f___ ? Answer: frog.
    		Nursery Rhymes Average
    15 Q
    chrissie_26
    Sep 21 01
    3771 plays
    3 Rhyme in Poetry
    This quiz contains a variety of questions focused on one aspect of poetry: rhyme.
    		Poetry Tough
    15 Q
    skylarb
    Feb 02 03
    597 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.