[Ads-l] Nutmegging

[ADSGarson O'Toole]

A friend asked me about the origin of the following term used in football
(soccer) nutmegging - passing the ball between the feet of an opponent.
There are a few proposed explanations: cockney slang; spice trade;
testicles.

It would be useful to know when the term emerged and which explanation was
offered contemporaneously. Perhaps some list members can locate
enlightening citations?

Garson

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