lolly

n., pl. Lollies

The Englishword lollipop is always shortened in Australia, and is thecommon word to the exclusion of others, e.g. sweets.Manufacturers of sweetmeats are termed Lolly-makers.

1871. J. J. Simpson, `Recitations,' p. 24:

«Lollies that the children like.»

1874. Garnet Walch, `Head over Heels,' p. 18:

«Common children fancy lollies,

Eat them 'gainst their parents' wills.»

1882. A. J. Boyd, `Old Colonials,' p. 16:

«I thankfully expended the one in bile-producing cakesand lollies.»

1893. `Evening Standard' (Melbourne), Oct. 18, p. 6, col. 2:

«Mr. Patterson (musing over last Saturday's experiences):You're going to raise the price of lollies. I'm a great buyerof them myself. (Laughter.) If you pay the full duty it will,doubtless, be patriotic for me to buy more when I go amongstthe juveniles.»