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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To play ducks and drakes with

Home The Lexicon To play ducks and drakes with

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To play ducks and drakes with

Definition

To handle something carelessly or without concern.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Avians

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