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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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COCKIE-BREEKIE, adv. comb. “The same with cockerdehoy” (Fif. 1825 Jam.2; Fif.10 1936), i.e. riding on the shoulders of another, as if riding on horseback. See Cockertie-hooie.
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