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melon cutting

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Noun

melon cutting (uncountable)

  1. (slang) The sharing out of profits or gambling winnings.
    • 1914, Official Report of Debates, House of Commons, volume 113, page 242:
      I do not believe they wanted the money, but they wanted to do some melon cutting for the benefit of their shareholders.

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