burl

burl Burl = a growth, a knob, or gnarled protrusion on a tree. (Not a branch or knot) (Hence, the word 'burly,' perhaps) JH 4/78 Not used Not used Withdrawn [see also 'conch']

Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1978
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/12345
Description
Summary:burl Burl = a growth, a knob, or gnarled protrusion on a tree. (Not a branch or knot) (Hence, the word 'burly,' perhaps) JH 4/78 Not used Not used Withdrawn [see also 'conch']

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