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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KELTON HILL FAIR, n.phr. Used metaph. to indicate a rumpus, a noisy uproar (Kcb., Dmf. 1959).Gall. 1912 Gallovidian XIV. 181:
Great was his surprise when, to use his own words, a real “Kelton Hill Fair” took place in the [rabbit] hole.