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COCK-A-LORIE, n. comb. Used in a counting-out rhyme. Known to Abd.2, Abd.9 1936. [′kɔka′lo:rɪ̢]Bnff. (Portsoy) 1881 W. Gregor Folk-Lore of N.-E. Scot. 171:
Eetum, peetum, penny pie, Cock-a-lorie, jinky jye, Staan ye oot by For a bonnie penny pie.
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