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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1931
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CURWHEEFLIN, vbl.n. Trickery, unfair dealing.Arg.1 1931:
"Come noo, David: we want fair play aa roon, so nane o' yer curwheeflin here." Common, esp. among fisher folk in their bargaining with herring buyers.
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