“ ‘Bucca Gwidden,’ the white, or good spirit,

‘Bucca Dhu,’ the black, malevolent one.”


[1] The word Meryons is also used in Cornwall as a term of endearment, “She’s faather’s little Meryon.” [↑]

[2] See ante, “Cornish Feasts and Feasten Customs.” [↑]

[3] Fuggan, a cake made of flour and raisins often eaten by miners for dinner. [↑]

[4] Didjan, a tiny bit. [↑]