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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RIDDLUM, n. Also riddleum. A riddle, a conundrum (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 394).Sc. 1870 R. Chambers Pop. Rhymes 109:
Come, tell this bonny riddleum to me.

[Riddle + -Um.]

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