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Ted from Australia	Origins: Sweep Chimney Sweep (15)	RE: SWEEP CHIMNEY SWEEP	10 Jul 99
Smack probably refer to a kiss for the bride , it was and still is common in some parts of England to have a chimmny sweep attend at weddings as they are thought to bring good luck. As part of the luck giving the sweep would kiss the bride. 'Smack' is a "loud kiss" (OED). This song predates the 50s when my wife (who is a "Pom" )tells me that sweeps were plentifull in the north of England where the prime source of household heating was the coal fire Regards Ted

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