The Traditional Children's Games of England Scotland
& Ireland In Dictionary Form - Volume 1

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KIRK THE GUSSIE—KISS IN THE RING        305
He says this method of carrying is often used as a substitute for a chair in conveying adult persons from one place to another, especially when infirm. In other counties it is called " Queen's Cushion" and " Queen's Chair," also a Cat's Carriage."
Brockett (North Country Words) says, "' King's Cushion,' a sort of seat made by two persons crossing their hands, in which to place a third. The thrones on the reverses of the early Royal Seals of England and Scotland consist of swords, spears, snakes, &c., placed in the manner of a l King's Cushion.'"
The method used is for both children to grasp the wrist of his left hand with the right, while he lays hold of the right wrist of his companion with his left hand. This way of hoisting or carrying is still used by schoolboys when they desire to honour a boy who has distinguished himself in the playground or schoolroom.
See " Carry my Lady to London."
Kirk the Gussie
A sort of play. The Gussie is a large ball, which one party endeavours to beat with clubs into a hole, while another party strives to drive it away. When the ball is lodged in the hole it is said to be M Kirkit."—Jamieson.
Kiss in the Ring
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