Sara - "Dog days" are the hottest weeks of the year, when the dog star
Sirius is in the ascendant (according to the ancient Romans). For the answer
to this and many other fascinating questions, I can recommend Brewer's
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, which I believe is available on the web.
Best wishes
David Rogers
Clinical Effectiveness Librarian
N Staffs Medical Institute
Stoke-on-Trent
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From: Colchester, Postgraduate Medical Library <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 08 September 1999 13:22
Subject: request for help
>If anyone can help with the source of the phrase "dog days" I would be
>doubly grateful. Nothing to do with healthcare, but it has been bugging
>me and a colleague all day!
>
>Thank you!
>
>Sara
>Sara Stock
>Library Services Manager
>North Essex Hospitals' Library & Information Service
>Colchester General Hospital
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