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king cum a lay

nounaction

Traditional Shetland folk party game

A traditional Shetland folk game, formerly played in the islands.

Example in use

We gaed oot an playt king cum a lay on the green

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/KING-KUM-uh-LAY/

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Origin & context

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