Man
An unknown man, if well-formed and pleasing, foretold a life enjoyed and rich possessions won; if misshapen or sour, disappointment and tangled perplexities. His bearing was the omen. Sometimes the dream asks what quality of strength has appeared to you, and whether it arrives as a gift or a warning.
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These are the entries the historical dream-books record for man, in their own words. They are period voices, not predictions, and they do not always agree with one another.
Gustavus Hindman Miller, 1901
To dream of a man, if handsome, well formed and supple, denotes that you will enjoy life vastly and come into rich possessions. If he is misshapen and sour-visaged, you will meet disappointments and many perplexities will involve you.
For a woman to dream of a handsome man, she is likely to have distinction offered her. If he is ugly, she will experience trouble through some one whom she considers a friend.
Fontaine, 1862
To dream of a man dressed in black is lucky; in white, a bad omen: to dream of a murdered man, is a sign of long life. To dream you meet a strange man, is a sign you have a vindictive enemy. For a girl to dream she sees her lover by her bedside, is a sign he will attempt some very improper things.