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raining cats and dogs i.e.

came from northern european harsh weather.

cats and dogs and sometimes pigs would be put (up) above in rafters and open area attic areas in huts and hovels. usually when winter was rough.

when strong rains came the rafters and attic area would become moist and wet and often the cats and dogs would slide and fall into the main living area.
 
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