Hiya Big Pink Lad and Malcolm.
'Tis true - the Geordie definition was rather over-simplified, but I was trying give people outside the UK a very brief description .
I had a look at Malcolm's link and have no problem in concurring with Kenny Cunningham's view.
I sing the same version as that attributed to Tim Hart and Maddy Prior.
I got the words form Geoff Woods (he was known affectionately as "Professor")
in the late 60's having been introduced to him by Bob Spray – I think in the Adelphi pub.
He said the he collection of the song in went back to 1947.
Seeing all the investigative info on Malcolm's link – maybe it was the version was attributable to 1947 and Geoff had simply REVIVED the song – who knows ?.
Either way – Geoff was a most interesting, knowledgeable and entertaining person.