subs. (old).—Ribands hanging over the shoulders; FOLLOW-ME-LADS (q.v.). Fr. Suivez-moi-jeune-homme.

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  1705.  The London Ladies Dressing-Room [NARES].

        Behind her back the streamers fly,
And KISSING-STRINGS hang dangling by.

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  1768.  A. ROSS, Helenore, 34.

        The first time I to town or market gang,…
A pair of KISSING STRINGS, and gloves … shall be your due.

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