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Earlier, no, but fwiw:<br>
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1979 E. Torres <i>After Hours</i> (1999) 56: The hang-ups in the joint
do it [sc. hang themselves] all the time, even without a rope. I see a
guy do it with his shirt. They bend their knees when they jump.<br>
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And note the much earlier<br>
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1562 Anon <i>Jack Juggler</i> in Dodsley <i>Old Plays</i> vol. II
(1874) 151: You have cause now to thank this same hang-up<br>
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where 'hang-up' means one who is due to be hanged.<br>
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JG<br>
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