According to Brewers

According to Brewers Written by JulieW (10/30/2003 3:18 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Well spotted!, penned by Deborah Julia

Dictionary of Phrase and Fable ,it is a facetious (!)term for children in relation to their parents.And it all stems from Psalm 128

Thy wife shall be as a frutiful vine by the sides of thine house:thy children like olive plant around thy table.

Makes sense for JA to use it,doesn't it?

GR: Olive branches Line (10/29/2003 7:08 p.m.)

Well spotted! Deborah Julia (10/30/2003 2:21 p.m.)
- According to Brewers JulieW (10/30/2003 3:18 p.m.)
  - Thanks for the info. NFM Deborah Julia (10/30/2003 4:45 p.m.)
    - GR: 2 different olive branches Line (10/30/2003 7:34 p.m.)
      - Excellent thread, Thanks Line NFM Deborah Julia (10/30/2003 7:41 p.m.)

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