However, the suggestion of a slur remains in the fact that Welsh people would very rarely refer to themselves as "A Taff", whereas, for example, Geordies might use that name for themselves. The rhyme may be related to one published in Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book, printed in London around 1744, which had the lyrics:
The suggestion of a slur remains because Welsh people rarely call themselves "A Taff", while Geordies might use that term for themselves. The rhyme may be connected to a song published in Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book, printed in London around 1744.