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Fanites, Vanites, Veynites Veinites? Awaken North Kent!

Posted by Rob and Tony and Sonia on February 02, 2001

Help us in our hour of need. Please help us find the origin of this term used by children to signify surrender, capitulation or giving in in child's play or games. Spelling suggestions and sources welcome.

  • Fanites, Vanites, Veynites Veinites? Awaken North Kent! James Briggs 02/03/01
    • Fanites, Vanites, Veynites Veinites? Awaken North Kent! James Briggs 02/03/01

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