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- Fool's errand. An apprentice, or newcomer or ignorant person, etc., is sent for absurd or misleading or nonexistent object or on a ridiculous quest. J2346
- Master tells servant (sarcastically) to take a year to do errand. Servant stays away a year and then returns to claim salary. J2461.4
- Owner sent on errand and goods stolen. K343.1
- Escape by pretending to perform errand (do work) for captor. K567
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