Northern English term for narrow passageway.
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Etymology & History
Northern English term for narrow passageway. Lancashire/Yorkshire particularly. Regional variations include entry, snicket, tenfoot. Shows British alleyway vocabulary diversity.
Word Details
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Region
Northern England
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
๐ฌ
Formality
Informal
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