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 Drunk.Drunken Deddington. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Drunkard’s Cloak (A).
 
A tub with holes for the arms to pass through. At one time used for drunkards and scolds by way of punishment.   1
 


 Drunk.Drunken Deddington. 

 
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