burl
burl _Burl_ = a growth, a knob, or gnarled protrusion on a tree. (not a branch or knot) (Hence, the wordy 'burly', perhaps.) (Like burl-walnut, for instance?] JH OED 4 US 1886- OSup� 4b 1885- NID 2a Withdraw 26/4/78 Not used Not used Withdrawn Most of this card is written sideways
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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1978
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/10713 |
Summary: | burl _Burl_ = a growth, a knob, or gnarled protrusion on a tree. (not a branch or knot) (Hence, the wordy 'burly', perhaps.) (Like burl-walnut, for instance?] JH OED 4 US 1886- OSup� 4b 1885- NID 2a Withdraw 26/4/78 Not used Not used Withdrawn Most of this card is written sideways |
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