Hi Valerie "Mulligrubs" (all one word) is colic or stomach ache, and also (and more likely in this context) sulkiness. David in Hertford, England ----- Original Message ----- From: "Valerie Compton" <steval@infogen.net.nz> To: <ENG-GLOS-FOREST-DEAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 8:38 AM Subject: [FoD] English sayings? > Hello List, I am still researching my ancestors from Gloucestershire and I came across the site about the Cotswold. My Gt. Grandmother came from Chedworth and I came across an article about the Mummers of Chedworth, whom I found out happened to be my Gt.Gt. Gt. Uncles. In the play they talk about ...all you young ladies with the "mully grubs". Can any body tell me what is mully grubs? > Many thanks for all your good work. > Valerie (Down under).