Before revision: Regional variations England In Lancashire and particularly in Blackburn there was, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a tradition of calling male seventh sons of seventh sons (and seventh sons) 'Doctor' (forename) because of their supposed abilities as healers.
After revision: Regional variations England In Lancashire and particularly in Blackburn there was, in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a tradition of calling seventh sons of seventh sons (and seventh sons) 'Doctor' (forename) because of their supposed abilities as healers.