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CONKERS

TAKE A CHESTNUT, BORE A HOLE THROUGH IT; TAKE A
STRING AND TIE IT THROUGH.
EACH OPPONENT HAS TO TRY AND SMASH THE OTHER MAN'S
CHESTNUT WITHOUT CRACKING HIS OWN.

Submitter comment: NEW FAD IN IRELAND, FALL OF 1971

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; IRELAND

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement

Date learned: 11-02-1971

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