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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1920

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APAE, prep. Ork. form of upon. Cf. Api. [ə′pæ]Ork.(D) 1920 J. Firth Remin. Ork. Par. 108:
An advice given to children when learning their lessons by the flickering gleams of firelight was, "Pick apae pelloo, an' pelloo 'll low."

[Pick = strike; pelloo = green-topped peat.]

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