"skinnymalinks" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: skinnymalinkses [plural]
Etymology: Uncertain. Possibly from a Scottish children's song, "Skinamalinky Long Leg," about a thin man and his adventures. Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{en-noun}} skinnymalinks (plural skinnymalinkses)

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