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If you search for the full expression, “Played hook from school”, there are numerous hits on that wording from various old documents. It does seem to be a valid expression for the period in which it is represented.
Hoosier Poet over 4 years ago
“Played hook from school.” Interesting – did this predate “hooky” and if so, where did the term come from?
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member over 4 years ago
If you search for the full expression, “Played hook from school”, there are numerous hits on that wording from various old documents. It does seem to be a valid expression for the period in which it is represented.