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yan-a-dick

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Etymology

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From Brythonic numerals. Literally yan a (and) dick.

Numeral

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yan-a-dick

  1. (Cumbria) eleven in Cumbrian sheep counting

See also

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References

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  • Wright, Peter (1995) Cumbrian Chat, Dalesman Publishing Company, →ISBN, page 7
  • Deakin, Michael A.B. (2007) Leigh-Lancaster, David, editor, The Name of the Number[1], Australian Council for Educational Research, →ISBN, retrieved 2008-05-17, page 75
  • Varvogli, Aliki (2002) Annie Proulx's The Shipping News: A Reader's Guide[2], Continuum International Publishing Group, →ISBN, retrieved 2008-05-17, pages 24-25