Little Nancy Etticoat in her white petticoat and red nose. The longer she stands, the shorter she grows.
What is she?
5 responses to “A very old riddle”
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You got me there. I have thought of both an icicle or candle. Candle seems to fit better. I’ll be interested in other posts.
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A world record?
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At first I thought a flower of some sort but changed my mind and I’m going with candle.
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I’m going with candle too…I didn’t come up with it myself though, I stole your Mom’s answer. :)
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Nancy is a candle. :-)
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