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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1820
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¶MUNGO-HARRY, n.comb.? Trickery, sleight of hand.Abd. 1820 A. Skene Poems 21:
A stinkin' brock, in glamour deep read, Wha'd lang the jugglin' art his trade made, An' fleec'd mankin', by mungo-harry.
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