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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CRUMMIES PUNCH, n. comb. “Grog, half water, half whisky” (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 149).
[Supposed to be so called from a Kcb. priest named Crumbie, who taught his flock to make it.]
