Mythology & Folklore
Hickup, snicup
From The Nursery Rhymes of England, collected by J. O. Halliwell (London: Warne; first ed. 1842; this printing 1886)
Mythology & Folklore
Hickup, snicup,
Rise up, right up!
Three drops in the cup
Are good for the hiccup.
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Codex Note
Halliwell's class: Charms.
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