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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FITTYGOMASH, n. A kind of dance to warm cold feet performed by two persons facing one another and kicking right foot against right and left against left alternately (Ork.1 1928). [′fɪtɪgɔ′mɑʃ]

[A fanciful formation based on Fit, n.1 + Mash. Cf. Fitakaleerie.]

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