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Record Number: 9140 Author(s)/Creator(s): Dane , Joseph A. Contributor(s): Title: Mulier Est Hominis Confusio: Note On Chaucer's "Nun's Priest's Tale" [The author argues that Chaucer may intentionally pun on the word "confusio" from the proverb "mulier est hominis confusio." Title note supplied by Feminae.]. Source: Notes and Queries , 2 (June 1992): Pages 276 - 278. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Chaucer, Geoffrey, Poet- Canterbury Tales- Nun's Priest's Tale Literature- Verse Middle English Language Proverbs Puns and Punning Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 14 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: University of Southern California, Los Angeles Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1992. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00293970

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