Hikey Dykey

Hikey Dykey: Cumbrian Dictionary

( n iykey dykey) This game is the ultimate in 'yat lowpin'. Enjoyed by Cumbrian kids since time began, it involves running accross the gardens of adjoining houses, and hurdling the fences, hedges, and gates encountered on the way. The aim of the game to get through as many gardens as possible before being caught. If caught the game would often escalate into a game of Chess (see above).

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