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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1600-1699
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Titbore tatbore, phr. (? Altered var. of 18th c. Sc. keek-bo (1735) the children's game of peep-bo.) — ?16.. Forbes's Discoverie of Pervers Deceit 4 (Jam., s.v. Titbore tatbore).
When thervpon we have stablished against al their cavillations, they leape now back, & of new again intended accusation against our doctrine, what is this else but (as children, in their sporting … ) to play titbore, tatbore with vs?
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