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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PRIPERTY MISS, n.comb. A singing game played by children (see quot.). Also in Eng. dial.Mry. 1898 A. Gomme Children's Games II. 65–6:
“Priperty Miss, will you come out Will you come out, will you come out? Priperty Miss, will you come out To help us with our dancing? . . . ”All the players stand in a line except two, who stand facing them. These two join hands crosswise, and then advancing and retiring, sing to the child at the end of the line the first four lines. The first child refuses, and they then dance round singing the second verse.