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 Buckwheat.Buckingham. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Buckhorse.
 
A severe blow or slap on the face. So called from a boxer of that name.   1
 


 Buckwheat.Buckingham. 

 
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