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    Where does the phrase dickey dancers come from

    I think it may be north east england and used in the context of taking children to bed.

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    I could have a ball with this one but I wont.

    ROMOS

    Ye, the family does have to keep up to a certain standard coz.
    PEOPLELOVER

    Mate I am smiling in contemplation of what answers I could give.
    A hint for a old matleo "Mechanised dandruff."

    It is a teeside phrase for going up the stairs to bed but I do not understand where 'dicky' comes into it. Dancers maybe for steps.



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