Brewer's: Jenny l'Ouvrieere

A generic name for a hard-working, poor, but contented needlewoman. The name was devised by Emile Barateau, and rendered popular by his song so called.

Entendez-vous un oiseau familier? C'est le chanteur de Jenny l'Ouvriere. Au coeur content, content de peu Elle pourrait être riche, et prefere Ce qui vient de Dieu. (1847.)

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