By young Aurora, Collins undoubtedly meant the first appearance of the northern lights, which happened about the year 1715; at least it is most highly probable, from this peculiar circumstance, that no ancient writer whatever has taken any notice of them, nor even any modern one, previous to the above period. Ed. 1788.
Second sight is the term that is used for the divination of the highlanders. Ed. 1788.
The late Duke of Cumberland, who defeated the Pretender at the battle of Culloden. Ed. 1788.
A fiery meteor, called by various names, such as Will with the Wisp, Jack with the Lantern, etc. It hovers in the air over marshy and fenny places. Ed. 1788.
The water fiend.