Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 100, September 27, 1851 / A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various

ÆGROTUS.

188. De Grammont's Memoirs.

—Is there an earlier edition of De Grammont's Memoirs than that in 12mo. printed at Cologne in 1713?

PETER CUNNINGHAM.

189. "Frightened out of his seven Senses."

—Can this expression be met with in any author; or what is its origin?

Is it simply synonymous to the more usual phrase, "To be frightened out of one's wits?"

Is there any other passage in the language where the possession of more than five senses is implied?

G. T. H.

Acton.