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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CURRIEMUDGEL, v. “To beat in good humour” (Fif. 1825 Jam.2, curriemudgel). Also curriemudge. Cf. Carmudgelt.Lth. Ib.:
One takes hold of a child, and rubbing the child's ears in good humour, says, “I'll curriemudge you.”

[Cur(rie)-, pref., + *mudgel, frequentative form of Mudge, to move, stir.]

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