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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hommiltye jommeltye, adj. Also: hummeltie jummeltie. [Imitative.] Making awkward movements in dancing. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. liii. 16.
Than cam in the maister almaser An hommiltye jommeltye [R. hummeltie jummeltie] juffler
