There is no description of the way this game is played, but it is evidently a similar game to “[Ring-a-Ring o’ Roses].”
Ringie, Ringie, Red Belt
Take a small splint of wood, kindle it, and when it is burning turn it rapidly round in a circle, repeating the words—
Ringie, ringie, Red Belt, rides wi’ the king,
Nae a penny in’s purse t’buy a gold ring.
Bow—ow—ow, fat dog art thou,
Tam Tinker’s dog, bow—ow—ow.
—Corgarff (Rev. W. Gregor).
This goes by the name of “Willie Wogie” at Keith, but no words are repeated as the splint is whirled.
See “[Jack’s Alive].”
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