A reference to the miller in the traditional English nursery song "The Miller of Dee," denoting a self-contained, independent, often carefree person who lives by his own rules and is unconcerned by others' opinions.
An allusion used in literature or conversation to evoke the character or mood of the traditional song.
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The title of a traditional folk song or composition; used to identify the song itself or an arrangement of it.