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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Skurry (A).
 
A scratch race, or race without restrictions.   1
   Hurry-skurry. A confused bustle through lack of time; in a confused bustle. A reduplicated or ricochet word.   2
 


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