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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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CUMMERSKOLLS, KUMMERSKOLS, n.pl. “Entertainment given to visitors on occasion of the birth of a child” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., cummerskolls), “refreshments given to visitors by a woman just risen from childbed” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), kummerskols). Cf. Cummerfealls.
[O.Sc. cummerskale, a bowl or cup drunk to the health of a new-born child by visitors to the mother, 1645 (D.O.S.T.). For second element, see Scoll, a toast.]
