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Websters lists "dreidel" and "dreidl" as accepted spellings, and a 45 year old Random House dictionary lists only "dreidel". The ultimate authority, however, is the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
In any case I cannot find any reference to the spellings using the letter "y".
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoThat is the correct spelling of "dreidel" (a type of spinning top used in a game).
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∙ 14y agoThe common pronunciation (as in the 1974 Don McLean song) rhymes with "cradle".
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What is the lyrics for Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel on the recorder?
The lyrics are exactly the same regardless of what instrument is played along with them: I have a little dreidel. I made it out of clay. When it's dry and ready, then dreidel I shall play. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, then dreidel I shall play. It has a lovely body, with legs so short and thin. When it gets all tired, it drops and then I win! Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, with leg so short and thin. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, it drops and then I win! My dreidel's always playful. It loves to dance and spin. A happy game of dreidel, come play now let's begin. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, it loves to dance and spin. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel. Come play now let's begin. I have a little dreidel. I made it out of clay. When it's dry and ready, dreidel I shall play. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made you out of clay. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, then dreidel I shall play.
What are the lyrics to the dreidel song?
The name of the song is "I have a Little Dreidel" and here are the lyrics: I have a little dreidel. I made it out of clay. When it's dry and ready, then dreidel I shall play. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, then dreidel I shall play. It has a lovely body, with legs so short and thin. When it gets all tired, it drops and then I win! Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, with leg so short and thin. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, it drops and then I win! My dreidel's always playful. It loves to dance and spin. A happy game of dreidel, come play now let's begin. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, it loves to dance and spin. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel. Come play now let's begin. I have a little dreidel. I made it out of clay. When it's dry and ready, dreidel I shall play. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made you out of clay. Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, then dreidel I shall play.
What are the lyrcs to dreidel dreidel dreidel you made it out of clay?
Dreidel dreidel dreidel, I made it out of clay, and when it's dry and ready, then dreidel I shall play.
What song talks about something that is made of clay?
I Have a Little Dreidel I have a little dreidel. I made it out of clay.When it's dry and ready, then dreidel I shall play.Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay.Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, then dreidel I shall play. etc.
What are the symbols for Dreidel?
The symbols found on the Jewish Dreidel can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreidel
What are the release dates for Conan - 2010 Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel I Made It Out of Thermoplastic High Density Polypropylene 4-15?
Conan - 2010 Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel I Made It Out of Thermoplastic High Density Polypropylene 4-15 was released on: USA: 4 December 2013
What is the symbol for nothing on a dreidel?
the symbol for nothing on a dreidel is "nun".
How many sides does a dreidel have?
a dreidel is a four-sided top.
What is the top played with by children at Hanukkah called?
A Dreidel! There's also a song that goes with it when you spin it. I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay And when it's dry and ready Then dreidel I shall play CHORUS Oh dreidel dreidel dreidel I made it out of clay And when it's dry and ready Then dreidel I shall play It has a lovely body With legs so short and thin And when it is so tired It drops and then I win! CHORUS My dreidel's always playful It loves to dance and spin A happy game of dreidel Come play now, let's begin! CHORUS
What are some dreidel tricks?
Aside from spinning the dreidel upside down (which looks hard, but is actually very easy), there are no tricks. Just the Dreidel game.
What is a Hanukkah toy?
The spinning top played with during Hanukkah is called a dreidel - דריידל in Yiddish and a Sevivon - סביבון - in Hebrew.
Is dreidel a noun?
Yes, the word 'dreidel' is a noun, a word for a small toy; a word for a thing.
