"carriwitchet" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: carriwitchets [plural]
Etymology: Possibly a humorous alteration of catechism. Head templates: {{en-noun}} carriwitchet (plural carriwitchets)
  1. (rare) An absurd question; a quibble; a conundrum; a pun; a piece of jocularity or facetiousness. Tags: rare Synonyms: carwhichet, carwitchet Related terms: carritch
    Sense id: en-carriwitchet-en-noun-cZJ7sMYS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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