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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CATTERSPIEL, n. “Excitement, noise, row” (Abd., Bch. 1930 (per Fif.¹⁰)).Ib.:
Fitna catterspiel wid this be?

[For catter, see etym. note to Catterbatter, and for second element, see Spiel.]

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