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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
HOPPIE-GILL-DUNKIE, n. The game of see-saw (Ork.5 1957). Cf. Uppie-killie-donkey and Hederkandunk, id.
[The first element is found in the names of children's games which require a hopping or springing movement. Cf. Hoppie-bowffie n.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
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