The meaning of the title of the Nursery Rhyme, Leg over leg is obscure but we believe it was once used to describe a stage of a journey or course.

Generally referred to as a course sailed on a tack which is near the desired course.

Can you help us identify the the place of origin or history of this lesser known children's nursery rhyme?

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Leg over Leg
Nursery Rhyme lyrics, origins and history

Leg over leg,
As the dog went to Dover;
When he came to a stile
Hop! He went over.

Leg over Leg
Nursery Rhyme lyrics, origins and history