"level-coil" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: A corruption of French lève-cul (“lift the buttocks”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|lève-cul||lift the buttocks}} French lève-cul (“lift the buttocks”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} level-coil (uncountable)
  1. (historical) A boisterous and rowdy game formerly played on Christmas, in which players must quickly switch seats at a signal. Wikipedia link: level-coil Tags: historical, uncountable Related terms: musical chairs
    Sense id: en-level-coil-en-noun-jrMCFLKP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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