Little-go

//ˈlɪtəlɡəʊ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A private lottery, especially when illegal. historical
  2. 2
    Alternative form of little go (“university exam”). British, alt-of, alternative, historical

    ""Oh," said Mr. Charles Larkyns, "they give you no end of trouble at these places; and they require the vaccination certificate before you go in for your responsions, - the Little-go, you know. You need not mention my name in your letter as having told you this. It will be quite enough to say that you understand such a thing is required.""

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""Oh," said Mr. Charles Larkyns, "they give you no end of trouble at these places; and they require the vaccination certificate before you go in for your responsions, - the Little-go, you know. You need not mention my name in your letter as having told you this. It will be quite enough to say that you understand such a thing is required.""

Etymology

From little + go.

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