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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DIGEEDOO, DIGGIE-DOO, n. The game of hide-and-seek Cf. Barley-brack(s), n., 2.Ork. 1908 J. T. S. Leask in Old-Lore Misc. I. viii. 325:
A footh o' rattans playan digeedoo aboot da couple-legs.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
To run diggie-doo round the skroos.
