ring-a-levio
/ˌrɪŋəˈliːvɪəʊ/US regional (New York City )
noun
= Relievo.
exclamation
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.