"A deformed Person will naturally consider, where his Strength and his Foible lie; and as he is well acquainted with the last, he will easily find out the first; and must know, that (if it is any where) it is not, like Sampson's, in the Hair; but must be in the Lining of the Head."
Deformity, An Essay
At least 5 entries in ESTC (1754, 1755). <br>
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Text from Hay, William, <u>Deformity, An Essay</u>, 2nd edition
(London: Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, 1754). &lt;<a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=VKBbAAAAQAAJ">Link to Google Books</a>&gt;<br>
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See also See <u>Deformity: An Essay. By William Hay, Esq.</u> (London: Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, and sold by M. Cooper, in Pater-Noster Row, 1754). &lt;<a href="http://estc.bl.uk/T111103">Link to ESTC</a>&gt;