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Creature of English folklore
Grant, or Gyant, is a creature of English folklore described in the medieval Latin work Otia Imperialia by Gervase of Tilbury. Gervase describes it as
Grant_(folklore)
Topics referred to by the same term
Grant Cyclone Grant, a tropical cyclone that made landfall near Darwin, Australia, in late-December 2011 Grant of arms in nobility Grant (folklore),
Grant
Shape-shifting water spirit in Scottish folklore
In Scottish folklore, a kelpie, or water kelpie (Scottish Gaelic: each-uisge), is a mythical shape-shifting spirit inhabiting lochs in Scotland. They also
Kelpie
Nordic folklore is the folklore of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. It has common roots with, and has been under mutual influence
Nordic_folklore
Supernatural being in Germanic folklore
dwarves) is a type of supernatural short human-shaped being in Germanic folklore. Accounts of dwarfs vary significantly throughout history. They are commonly
Dwarf_(folklore)
2020 studio album by Taylor Swift
Folklore (stylized in all lowercase) is the eighth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was surprise-released on July 24, 2020
Folklore_(Taylor_Swift_album)
Myths and legends of English culture
English folklore consists of the myths and legends of England, including the region's mythical creatures, traditional recipes, urban legends, proverbs
English_folklore
Communally-attributed mathematical results
In common mathematical parlance, a mathematical result is called folklore if it is an unpublished result with no clear originator, but which is well-circulated
Mathematical_folklore
Mythical creature in English folklore
In Northern English folklore, the Barghest or Barguest is a mythical monstrous black dog with large teeth and claws; however, in other cases, the name
Barghest
Nordic mythological creature
tomtenisse, or tonttu (Finnish: [ˈtontːu]) is a household spirit from Nordic folklore which has always been described as a small human-like creature wearing
Nisse_(folklore)
Organization to study and collect information on the folklore and traditions of Ireland
a grant of $500 from the Rockefeller Foundation. The 1,128 volumes include written accounts are sorted of daily life as well as regional folklore and
Irish_Folklore_Commission
Iron has a long and varied tradition in the mythology and folklore of the world. While iron is now the name of a chemical element, the traditional meaning
Iron_in_folklore
Australian folklore refers to the folklore and urban legends that have evolved in Australia from Aboriginal Australian myths to colonial and contemporary
Australian_folklore
This is a list of dragons in mythology and folklore. This is a list of European dragons. Azazel from the Abrahamic religions, is described as a dragon
List of dragons in mythology and folklore
List_of_dragons_in_mythology_and_folklore
Character from European folklore
Grizzel, Grissel, Grissela and similar forms) is a figure in European folklore noted for her patience and obedience. In the most famous version of the
Griselda_(folklore)
Creature of English folklore
English name as a demonisation of Portunus to mirror the French name. Grant (folklore) Gervasius (2002). Banks, S. E.; Binns, J. W. (eds.). Otia imperialia:
Portunes
Shapeshifting and out-of-body manifestations in Nordic folklore
In Nordic mythology and folklore, Old Norse: hamr (Danish: ham; Faroese: hamur; Icelandic: hamur; Norwegian: ham; Swedish: hamn), in later periods, mainly
Hamr_(folklore)
occurrence of vampire-like creatures in these ancient civilizations, the folklore for the entity known today as the vampire originates almost exclusively
Vampire_folklore_by_region
Legendary English ghost animal
Barghest Black dog (folklore) Black Shuck Gwyllgi - A similar creature in Welsh folklore The Hound of the Baskervilles Grant (folklore) Butterfield, Mary;
Gytrash
Character in Brazilian folklore
in 1921. According to present-day folklore, this genie can be captured and trapped inside a corked bottle to grant the wishes of its master, or its magic
Saci_(folklore)
Folklore of the Spanish people
Folklore of Spain encompasses the folklore, folktales, oral traditions, and (urban) legends of Spain. They span the whole region of the Iberian Peninsula
Folklore_of_Spain
Mythological being similar to a demon or fairy
mythological being similar to a fairy or demon, frequently described in folklore and superstition. The word may perhaps derive from the term ympe, used
Imp
Hope or desire for something
can be used as plot devices. In folklore, opportunities for "making a wish" or for wishes to "come true" or "be granted" are themes that are sometimes
Wish
The following is a list of supernatural beings in Chinese folklore and fiction originating from traditional folk culture and contemporary literature. The
List of supernatural beings in Chinese folklore
List_of_supernatural_beings_in_Chinese_folklore
Legendary aquatic creature with an upper body in human female form
In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of
Mermaid
Japanese word for "ghost story"
Supernatural beings from Japanese folklore Obake – Type of Yōkai Yose – Japanese theatrical form Yūrei – Figures in Japanese folklore similar to ghosts Kazuo Umezu –
Kaidan
Museum in Petrokerasa, Greece
The Petrokerasa Folklore Museum (a.k.a. the Folklore Museum of Petrokerasa) is located in the village of Petrokerasa, Thessaloniki, Greece. It is situated
Petrokerasa_Folklore_Museum
Folklore in the US state of West Virginia
West Virginia folklore includes folktales, legends, and superstitions, and was influenced by the culture of migrants who moved there in the late 19th and
West_Virginia_folklore
Mythical creature in British Columbia, Canada
in Canadian folklore. Some scholars have charted the entity's development from First Nations folklore and widespread water monster folklore motifs. The
Ogopogo
A toadman or toad-man is someone, in the folklore of the Fens of East Anglia and Lincolnshire, who has made a deal with the devil which gives them control
Toadman
American folklorist
Fulbright-Hays Group Faculty Training Seminars Grant, Sri Lanka. Trainee, specializing in Women's Studies and Folklore of Sri Lanka (1993). U.S. Dept of Education
Margaret_Mills_(folklorist)
Irish legendary creature
lucharachán/leipreachán/luchorpán) is a diminutive supernatural being in Irish folklore, classed by some as a type of solitary fairy. They are usually depicted
Leprechaun
Mythological creature in Dominican folklore
A Bacá or Baká is shape-shifting demon in Dominican Republic folklore that is created when someone makes a deal with the devil. The Bacá is also known
Bacá_(mythological_creature)
Archive in Tartu, Estonia; unit of Estonian Literary Museum
The Estonian Folklore Archives (EFA) is the central folklore archives in Estonia. The Archives functions currently as the subdivision of the Estonian
Estonian_Folklore_Archives
Topics referred to by the same term
Wishing Tree, or Wish Tree, may refer to: Wishing tree, a wish-granting tree, found in folklore The Wishing Tree (Faulkner book), a 1927 children's book by
The_Wishing_Tree
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
a dispute with Big Machine. She explored indie folk on the 2020 albums Folklore and Evermore, synth-pop on Midnights (2022) and The Tortured Poets Department
Taylor_Swift
Mythical being or legendary creature in European folklore
anthropomorphic, found in the folklore of multiple European cultures (including Celtic, Slavic, Germanic, and French folklore), a form of spirit, often with
Fairy
Mythical being in Native American folklore
is a mythological creature or evil spirit originating from Algonquian folklore. The concept of the wendigo has been widely used in literature and other
Wendigo
Creature from Shetland and Orkney Island folklore
drow, or dtrow) is a malignant or mischievous fairy or spirit in the folkloric traditions of the Orkney and Shetland islands. Trows may be regarded as
Trow_(folklore)
Folklore surrounding Mormon tradition
Mormon folklore is a body of expressive culture unique to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and other sects of Mormonism
Mormon_folklore
Atmospheric ghost lights
In folklore, a will-o'-the-wisp, or will-o'-wisp (Latin: ignis fatuus, "foolish flame"), is an atmospheric ghost light seen by travellers at night, especially
Will-o'-the-wisp
Wooden walking stick and club or cudgel
with a large knob at the top. It is associated with Ireland and Irish folklore. Other spelling variants include shillelah, shillalah, and shillaly. The
Shillelagh
Company of Ironmongers may also have originated as salamanders. In French folklore, it has been alleged that the salamander's highly toxic breath was enough
Salamanders_in_folklore
century described Estonian sacrificial customs, gods and spirits. Estonian folklore usually connects to features of the environment, such as sacred stones
Estonian_folklore
Giant in Welsh and English mythology
Press. ISBN 0-85323-977-0. Stephens, Walter (1989). Giants in Those Days: Folklore, Ancient History, and Nationalism. University of Nebraska Press. p. 54
Gogmagog_(giant)
Fictional supernatural character
Sage", a name similar to Knudsen's alias "Victor Surge". In her book, Folklore, Horror Stories, and the Slender Man: The Development of an Internet Mythology
Slender_Man
Large snake-like cryptid in Scottish folklore
In Scottish folklore, the beithir is a large snakelike creature or dragon. The Scottish Gaelic word beithir has been defined variously as "serpent", "lightning"
Beithir
Hindu Goddess of rice and fertility in Indonesia
Worshippers make token food offerings and prayers to Dewi Sri so she may grant health and prosperity to the family. The traditional male-female couple
Dewi_Sri
Japanese television series
into town to learn about the mysterious "tenshiki". A snot-nosed boy can grant any wish, but he drools all the time (this tale is a renewal). A lost house
Folktales_from_Japan
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Grant City is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Henry County, Indiana. Grant City was platted in October 1868. It was named for Ulysses S
Grant_City,_Indiana
Qatari folklore largely revolves around sea-based activities and the accolades of renowned folk heroes. Like elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, folktales
Qatari_folklore
Greek Sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus
derived from Egypt". The name of the Nereids has survived in modern Greek folklore as νεράιδες, neráides 'fairies'. The Nereids symbolized everything that
Nereids
Legendary kris
famous in Malay folklore. It is believed to have been wielded by the legendary Malaccan warrior Hang Tuah, and is fabled to grant physical invulnerability
Taming_Sari
Hindu goddess
which hold a variety of weapons. Kumar, Naresh (2003). Encyclopaedia of Folklore and Folktales of South Asia. Anmol Publications. ISBN 978-81-261-1400-9
Meldi_Mata
Cat spirit in Celtic mythology
surrounding this creature are more common in Scottish folklore, but a few occur in Irish. Some common folklore suggested that the cat-sìth was not a fairy, but
Cat-sìth
Mythical creature in Scottish folklore
Nis), known affectionately as Nessie, is a mythical creature in Scottish folklore that is said to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It is often
Loch_Ness_Monster
Freshwater lake in Cornwall, England
of Gweek at the head of the Helford River. 1272 and 1302: King Edward I granted certain lands in or near Helston to William de Treville on condition that
The_Loe
Country in West Asia
someone unlawfully killed can choose between demanding the death penalty or granting clemency in return for a payment of diyya (blood money), by the perpetrator
Saudi_Arabia
variety of items (e.g. weapons, armor, clothing) found in mythology, legend, folklore, tall tale, fable, religion, spirituality, superstition, and the paranormal
List_of_mythological_objects
Recently invented cultural practices perceived as old
claim that their creations are real folklore. Over the last decades the term has generally fallen out of favor in folklore studies because it places an emphasis
Invented_tradition
anthology (Season 2, episode 5, Bloody Mary). She appears as a black deity that grants wishes only after one completes a gruesome task, or else she will gouge
Bloody Mary folklore in popular culture
Bloody_Mary_folklore_in_popular_culture
American singer (1958–2009)
black crossover artists". They grew frustrated with Motown's refusal to grant them creative input. Michael's performance of their top five single "Dancing
Michael_Jackson
Goblin found in folklore
redcap (or powrie) is a type of malevolent, murderous goblin found in folklore of the Anglo-Scottish border region. The redcap is said to inhabit ruined
Redcap
Folklore in Denmark
Danish folklore consists of folk tales, legends, songs, music, dancing, popular beliefs, myths and traditions communicated by the inhabitants of towns
Danish_folklore
Legendary creature in folklore
loup-garou. According to Barry Jean Ancelet, an academic expert on Cajun folklore and professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in America, the
Rougarou
Interpretations and traditional meanings of the star cluster among various human cultures
the seasons over millennia (see precession) was nonetheless a date of folklore or ritual for various ancestral groups, so too its yearly heliacal setting
Pleiades in folklore and literature
Pleiades_in_folklore_and_literature
Genus of mammals in the family Leporidae
Pentangelo, Joseph (2019-01-02). "The Grant, the Hare, and the Survival of a Medieval Folk Belief". Folklore. 130 (1): 48–59. doi:10.1080/0015587X.2018
Hare
Scottish writer and translator
became interested in European culture and folklore, and its comparison with the traditional Gaelic folklore passed down to her from her mother and grandmother
Katherine_Whyte_Grant
Ongoing conflict since 2014
oil and gas production there. In August 2012, Ukraine's government had granted a consortium (Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell, OMV Romania and the Ukrainian
Russo-Ukrainian_war
Species of mammal
supposed to hold the souls of infants who died before baptism. In the folklore of the Komi people of the Urals, stoats are symbolic of beautiful and coveted
Stoat
2001 terror attacks in the U.S.
the Authorization for the use of Military Force Against Terrorists, which grants the President the authority to use all "necessary and appropriate force"
September_11_attacks
Figures in LDS mythology
Nephites and the beliefs surrounding them make up a significant part of LDS folklore. These stories describe situations in which the Three Nephites have appeared
Three_Nephites
Country in South Asia
British Crown rule began in 1858. The rights promised to Indians were granted slowly, but technological changes were introduced, and modern ideas of
India
Country in Southeastern Europe and West Asia
about 200,000 people since the beginning of the year. The government has granted citizenship to 238 thousand Syrians by November 2023. As of May 2023, approximately
Turkey
Mythological human with acquired ability to transform into a wolflike creature
In folklore, a werewolf (from Old English werwulf 'man-wolf'), or occasionally lycanthrope (from Ancient Greek λυκάνθρωπος 'wolf-human'), is an individual
Werewolf
Folk story and cautionary tale
Maria (1972). "vagina dentata". Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend. entry by Erminie W. Voegelin. New York: Funk & Wagnalls
Vagina_dentata
American actor and wrestler (born 1972)
Netflix exclusive film titled John Henry & The Statesmen, as the titular folklore hero. The film will be directed by Jake Kasdan, from a script by Kasdan
Dwayne_Johnson
Fictional character from Image Comics
fiction "novels". While Art suspected that the stories were Viltrumite folklore, Mark quickly realized that they were, in fact, first-person accounts of
Omni-Man
Overview of Hawaiian mythology and legends
Folklore in Hawaii in modern times is a mixture of various aspects of Hawaiian mythology and various urban legends that have been passed on regarding various
Folklore_in_Hawaii
this contains remnants of the mythology of pre-Christian Britain. The folklore of Cornwall often consists of tales of giants, mermaids, Bucca, piskies
Cornish_mythology
Mythical bird from Russian folklore
The Alkonost is a legendary woman-headed bird in East Slavic folklore. Alkonost is more likely an individual character, as was noted in some legends about
Alkonost
American musician (born 1984)
leading to three Album of the Year wins from her albums 1989 (2014), Folklore (2020), and Midnights (2022). His other Album of the Year nominations include
Jack_Antonoff
Type of Yōkai
bakemono (化け物) are a class of yōkai, preternatural creatures in Japanese folklore. Literally, the terms mean a thing that changes, referring to a state of
Obake
Hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota
hotel where the mysterious George Kaplan will be staying. Hitchcock, Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint stayed at the hotel while filming at nearby Mount Rushmore
Hotel_Alex_Johnson
Mythological and religious figure
Freemasons, have been accused of worshipping Lucifer as their deity. In Roman folklore, Lucifer ("light-bringer" in Latin) was the name of the planet Venus, though
Lucifer
Supernatural night creature
cognate to Greek Marōn (in the Odyssey) and Sanskrit Māra. In Scandinavian folklore, sleep paralysis is caused by a mare, a supernatural creature related to
Night_hag
Naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms
grows and seeks food underground. Fairy rings are the subject of much folklore and myth worldwide, particularly in Western Europe. They are alternately
Fairy_ring
originated in the television series "Robin of Sherwood" and have no basis in folklore. In 2019, the head of research at Hope not Hate stated that there are Neo-Nazis
Heathenry in the United Kingdom
Heathenry_in_the_United_Kingdom
Subgenre of horror film and literature
is a subgenre of horror film and horror fiction that uses elements of folklore to invoke fear and foreboding. Typical elements include a rural setting
Folk_horror
Witchcraft location in Slavic mythology
(disambiguation) Walpurgis Night Other locations for witches' sabbath in folklore Blockula (Blåkulla), Sweden Brocken, Germany Kyöpelinvuori, Finland Šatrija
Bald_Mountain_(folklore)
American multinational technology company
Andy: Credit Where Due. Archived March 26, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Folklore.org, January 1983. Retrieved May 26, 2006. "Newton Hall of Fame!". Technology
Apple_Inc.
ethnologist, and folklorist. He was the founder of the National Cuban Folkloric Company (Conjunto Folkórico Nacional) and the 2015 winner of the National
Rogelio_Martínez_Furé
Fictional story typically featuring folkloric fantasy characters and magic
tale, magic tale, or wonder tale) is a short story that belongs to the folklore genre. Such stories typically feature magic, enchantments, and mythical
Fairy_tale
South Korean DJ and record producer (born 1991)
2019. Jung, Min-kyung (16 March 2016). "Yoo Ah-in reinterprets Korean folklore through visual art". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 3
Peggy_Gou
Attribution of human traits to non-human entities
non-human entities, often including non-human animals. In fiction and folklore, it is specifically the endowing of non-human characters with human-like
Anthropomorphism
Colonial house in Rhode Island
alone. A female trespasser was arrested in 2023. Swift's 2020 studio album Folklore features "The Last Great American Dynasty", a song about the house and
High_Watch
Political party in the United States
the debate over a possible run for a third term by President Ulysses S. Grant. It draws imagery and text from the Aesop fable "The Ass in the Lion's Skin"
Republican Party (United States)
Republican_Party_(United_States)
Country in Eastern Europe and North Asia
материалам: сборник научных статей [Prospects of the future in ethnographic and folklore materials: Collection of scientific articles] (in Russian). Saint Petersburg:
Russia
2024 film by Ishana Night Shyamalan
the San Francisco Chronicle wrote, "There's an inelegant blend of Celtic folklore thriller ... [and] contemporary horror movie tropes that renders the result
The_Watchers_(film)
Town in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
familiar with the area.[citation needed] Most of the area's land had been granted to Sir Percival Willoughby. One of Carbonear's first residents was Nicholas
Carbonear
GRANT FOLKLORE
GRANT FOLKLORE
Boy/Male
Indian
Heart of God; Volume; Shlok
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : variant of Ghent, a habitational name for someone from Ghent in Flanders.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Gift. Grant.
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Great
Male
Scottish
Scottish surname transferred to forename use, from the name of a famous Scottish clan, from Norman grand, GRANT means "great, large."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Muslim, Pashtun
Dear
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, German, Irish, Teutonic
Proud; Firebrand; Sword; Blade
Boy/Male
Norse
Son of Gunnar.
Surname or Lastname
English and (especially) Scottish (of Norman origin), and French
English and (especially) Scottish (of Norman origin), and French : nickname from Anglo-Norman French graund, graunt ‘tall’, ‘large’ (Old French grand, grant, from Latin grandis), given either to a person of remarkable size, or else in a relative way to distinguish two bearers of the same personal name, often representatives of different generations within the same family.English and Scottish : from a medieval personal name, probably a survival into Middle English of the Old English byname Granta (see Grantham).Probably a respelling of German Grandt or Grand.The U.S. president General Ulysses S. Grant (1822–85), born in OH, was the descendant of a Puritan called Matthew Grant, who landed in Massachusetts with his wife, Priscilla, in 1630. This family of Grants continued in New England until Captain Noah Grant, having served throughout the Revolution, emigrated to PA in 1790 and later to OH.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Religious Books
Girl/Female
Muslim
Dear
Boy/Male
British, English
Great
Boy/Male
Hindu
Sword, Burn
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon)
English (Devon) : unexplained.Irish (County Kerry) : reduced form of Tramant, which MacLysaght describes as ‘a family of pre-Norman origin’.
Boy/Male
Latin American English Scottish
Great.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Brandt, BRANT means "blade, sword."
Boy/Male
Muslim
Gift. Grant.
Boy/Male
African, American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Jamaican, Latin, Scottish
Great Plains; Tall; Big; Large
Boy/Male
Teutonic American English
Firebrand.
Surname or Lastname
English, German, Jewish (Ashkenazic), and Dutch
English, German, Jewish (Ashkenazic), and Dutch : variant of Brand.
GRANT FOLKLORE
GRANT FOLKLORE
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
A person who gives the honour respect
Boy/Male
English Anglo Saxon
Swift.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Bestowed
Girl/Female
Hindu
Pretty, Beautiful
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Wyman.
Boy/Male
Muslim
The constrictor
Boy/Male
Italian
Present.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Lebanese, Muslim
Turquoise; Precious Stone; Gemstone
Boy/Male
Tamil
Vaishravan | வைஷà¯à®°à®¾à®µà®¨
Kubera, Lord of wealth
Female
Italian
Feminine form of Czech Milan, a short form of Slavic names containing the element mil, MILANA means "favor, grace." Compare with Milada. This name was adopted by the Italians in the early 1900s, and eventually came to be used as a contracted form of MarÃa Elena.
GRANT FOLKLORE
GRANT FOLKLORE
GRANT FOLKLORE
GRANT FOLKLORE
GRANT FOLKLORE
superl.
Great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression; illustrious, dignifled, or noble (said of persons); majestic, splendid, magnificent, or sublime (said of things); as, a grand monarch; a grand lord; a grand general; a grand view; a grand conception.
v. & n.
See Grant.
v. t.
To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request; to give.
superl.
Having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name; as, a grand lodge; a grand vizier; a grand piano, etc.
v. t.
The yielding or admission of something in dispute.
n.
High-sounding language, without importance or dignity of thought; boisterous, empty declamation; bombast; as, the rant of fanatics.
v. i.
To assent; to consent.
a.
Of or pertaining to a grand duke.
n.
Any one of several species of American food fishes, of the genus Haemulon, allied to the snappers, as, the black grunt (A. Plumieri), and the redmouth grunt (H. aurolineatus), of the Southern United States; -- also applied to allied species of the genera Pomadasys, Orthopristis, and Pristopoma. Called also pigfish, squirrel fish, and grunter; -- so called from the noise it makes when taken.
n.
A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit.
v. t.
The thing or property granted; a gift; a boon.
v. t.
To admit as true what is not yet satisfactorily proved; to yield belief to; to allow; to yield; to concede.
v. t.
The act of granting; a bestowing or conferring; concession; allowance; permission.
n.
To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.
a.
Like a giant; extraordinary in size, strength, or power; as, giant brothers; a giant son.
v. t.
To grant back; to grant again or anew.
superl.
Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake.
imp. & p. p.
of Grant
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Grant
v. t.
A transfer of property by deed or writing; especially, au appropriation or conveyance made by the government; as, a grant of land or of money; also, the deed or writing by which the transfer is made.