[CW] Origin of Cootie Key

[Atsu(JE1TRV)]

Hi CW lovers! 
Thank you very much for several response to my question.
They are all interesting and appreciated.
I learnd new English word and one of CW history.
73+88
Atsu

From: Atsu(JE1TRV) 
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2020 1:11 PM
To: CW Reflector 
Subject: [CW] Origin of Cootie Key

The sideswiper key or double speed key is sometimes called as “cootie key”
I want to know the meaning of “cootie”.
Thank you in advance
73+88
Atsu, JE1TRV
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