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  • I was troubled for him, and considered very like the temptation was too great, that he'd just fallen into it in a natural fit of rage at his disappointment, and that presently, when he came to his senses, he'd bitterly mourn such a hookem-snivey deed.

    The Torch and Other Tales Eden Phillpotts 1911

  • But God save your ass, Aiken Drum, if this is one of your hookem-snivey tricks! "

    The Golden Torc May, Julian, 1931- 1981

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  • Isn't this gangerh's surname?

    January 26, 2010

  • Not with a hyphen it isn't.

    January 27, 2010

  • So it's hookemsnivey then?

    January 27, 2010