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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GEEPIE-GAWPIE, n.comb. “A shadow-picture on a wall — made by the hands when held in certain shapes between a lamp and the wall; a rabbit-picture is the commonest” (Ork. 1929 Marw.). C.f. Gaadie, id. [′gipi′gǫ:pi]
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