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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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ELWIN-SKUD, adv. comb. Head-over-heels sideways like a wheel going round (Ork.1 1942). [′ɛlwɪn ′skʌd]Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Look at him gaan elwin-skud.

[? With the arms and legs stretched out like ellwands. See also Scud.]

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