not to touch the ground with his feet, x. 5

—— of May, ii. 91, 93, iv. 266

Bridget's bed on the night before Candlemas in the Highlands of Scotland and the Isle of Man, ii. 94 sq.

See also [St. Bridget]

Bridlington, the Boy Bishop at, ix. 338

Brie (Isle de France), the May-tree and Father May at, ii. 74 sq.;

farmer tied up in first sheaf at, vii. 221;

stranger tied up in sheaf at harvest at, vii. 226;

effigy of giant burnt on Midsummer Eve at, xi. 38

Brigit, a Celtic goddess, ii. 95, 240 sqq.;