"little go" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-little go.ogg Forms: little gos [plural], little goes [plural], little-go [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun|s|little goes}} little go (plural little gos or little goes)
  1. (UK, university slang, dated) The preliminary examination for a degree. Wikipedia link: Responsions Tags: UK, dated Synonyms: responsions, smalls (english: Oxford University) Related terms: great go

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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