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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1884

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TWINKLING, vbl.n. A tingling sensation.ne.Sc. 1884 D. Grant Lays 55:
It spread till reverend grannies felt A twinklin' in their toes.

[Conflation of Eng. twinkle and phs. tickle with tingle.]

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