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单词 ring-a-levio
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Definition of ring-a-levio in English:

ring-a-levio

noun ˌrɪŋəˈliːvɪəʊ
Regional, US, New York City
  • Relievo.

exclamation ˌrɪŋəˈliːvɪəʊ
Regional, US, New York City
  • Shouted by players of ring-a-levio at the start of the chase, when rescuing a captive, etc.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of American Folklore. From ring + Relievo. In some forms apparently with remodelling of the second syllable after ring-a- in the names of other children's games, as ring-a-ring o' roses; compare also forms at Relievo.

 
 

Definition of ring-a-levio in US English:

ring-a-levio

nounˌrɪŋəˈliːvɪəʊ
Regional, US, New York City
  • Relievo.

exclamationˌrɪŋəˈliːvɪəʊ
Regional, US, New York City
  • Shouted by players of ring-a-levio at the start of the chase, when rescuing a captive, etc.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of American Folklore. From ring + Relievo. In some forms apparently with remodelling of the second syllable after ring-a- in the names of other children's games, as ring-a-ring o' roses; compare also forms at Relievo.

 
 
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