Licklap

[jiho]

Hi all again!

Well, here I have another puzzling (for me) mid 19th english phrase.
Context:
A son writes about the games his father used to play with him and his brothers & sisters, and says:

«He used also to play at "by the licklap of me, have..." or whatever it is. But I don't think he romped much with us...»

It is this rare quotation which i cannot understand. I have re-typed it exactly as shown in the original text.

By the way, the father is Charles Darwin.

Any help, please?

 

[Amigos4]

jomo, I could not find the definition to 'licklap' that you are seeking.

However, I need to provide an advisory to others who may want to do a google search on the meaning of 'licklap': strong sexual content will appear when the search is activated. Be prepared and be forewarned!

Cheers,
Amigos4

 

[Amigos4]

jiho, I apologize for confusing you with jomo! Sorry for the inadvertent mistake!

Amigos4

 

[jiho]

jiho, I apologize for confusing you with jomo! Sorry for the inadvertent mistake!

Amigos4

Do not worry, from now on, my Amigos can call me jomo if they want to :lol:

Regarding the sexual reference, I must apologizxe but I did not now about it (and i think i'd prefer going on ignorant on that subject...)
So please do not tell me (anybody) about it, i am not interested.

Thank you

 

[jiho]

Could it be the father bounced them on his knees?

You can also call "lap" your knees, can't you?
And a "lick" is also a soft hit, isn't it?

So... What do you think?

 

[jiho]

Could it be the father bounced them on his knees?

You can also call "lap" your knees, can't you?
And a "lick" is also a soft hit, isn't it?

So... What do you think?

Ok, it's solved.
it IS bouncing up and down and the quotation is just an English children's rhyme.