Kiddlywink
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Kiddlywink (sometimes spelt kiddleywink) is an old name for a Cornish beer shop or beer house. They became popular after the 1830 beer act. They were licenced to sell beer or cider by the Customs & Excise rather than by a Magistrate's Licence which was required by traditional Taverns and Inns. They were reputed to be the haunts of smugglers and often had an unmarked bottle of spirits under the counter.
Farm labourers could receive beer in lieu of their wages.
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