Bee Lore

To be cranky; to have an idiosyncrasy; also, to carry a jewel or ornament in your cap. 

Thought to originate from the following poem:

“For pity, sir, find out that bee

That bore my love away – 

‘I’ll seek him in your bonnet brave…..”

Herrick: The Mad Maid’s Song.

From: http://www.bartleby.com/81/1590.html

Extracted from:  The Dictionary of Phrase and Fable pub. 1898 by E. Cobham Brewer (1810–1897)