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The origins of 'Shrinking Violets'

The origins of 'Shrinking Violets'

Update: 2024-08-26
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Nobody could possibly describe our Éanna Ní Lamhna as being a “shrinking violet”, but nonetheless she delves into the origins of this odd phrase for us in tonight’s programme.
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The origins of 'Shrinking Violets'

The origins of 'Shrinking Violets'

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