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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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¶FRISK-ME-DENTIE, n. comb. A skittish, frivolous young woman.Kcb. 1897 Crockett Lochinvar i.:
A great repair o' powdered weemen and galloping frisk-me-denties to come ridin' aboot your hoose.
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