"bee baw babbity" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the words of an old folk song. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bee baw babbity (uncountable)
  1. (Scotland) A Scottish ring game in which a boy selects and kisses a girl, who moves to the centre of the ring. Tags: Scotland, uncountable
    Sense id: en-bee_baw_babbity-en-noun-ZOWDGrUN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English

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