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Thread #42319 Message #1696256
Posted By: GUEST
17-Mar-06 - 12:07 PM
Thread Name: Meaning of Twanky Dillo
Subject: RE: Meaning of Twanky Dillo
in the pantomime tradition, Widow Twanky was a play upon Tuan Qi (probably spelt differently) which was a particular type of tea brought to Britain on the clipperships. No idea about Dillo, except it rhymes with willow.