kiddlywink
kiddlywink · kiddlywinks
A small pub only licensed to sell beer or ciderA small pub only licensed to sell beer or cider.
Meaning
3 senses(Cornwall, historical)A small pub only licensed to sell beer or cider.
1980, John Hugh Norton Mason, West country walks and legends, Academy Chicago Pub Bessie's Cove was said to be named after a Bessie Burrows who kept a small 'kiddlywink' inn on the cliff-top.
(historical)A small village shop.
(humorous)A child.
Origin
Possibly related to tiddlywink or kiddywink.Possibly related to tiddlywink or kiddywink.
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