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jazzgirl

11th December 2014, 16:57
This is also of interest (to me at least)
Put up your dukes!
This is thought to be derived from Cockney rhyming slang where Duke(s) of York = Fork. Fork is itself cockney slang for hand, and thus fist.
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susan

11th December 2014, 16:58
Ah, thanks Jazzgirl. It's true, I learn something new every day! I know nothing about boxing - or - I didn't! Bye for now.
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