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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—S

Subvolvans

or Subvolvani. The antagonists of the Privolvans in Samuel Butler's satirical poem called The Elephant in the Moon.

The gallant Subvolvani rally,
And from their trenches make a sally.

Verse 83, etc.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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