sky-larking

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In olden times meant mounting to the mast-heads, and sliding down the royal-stays or backstays for amusement; but of late the term has denoted frolicsome mischief, which is not confined to boys, unless three score and ten includes them.

♦ Skying is an old word for shying or throwing.

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← sky-gazer × skylight →

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