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cue n Qs [DNE cue n 2] Smallwood boots were made of the best leather and, if cared for properly, would last almost a lifetime. To prevent the heels from wearing unevenly, steel protectors, "U" shaped, were nailed to them. They were called "Qs." I have never seen the word in print...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1989
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/17262
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Summary:cue n Qs [DNE cue n 2] Smallwood boots were made of the best leather and, if cared for properly, would last almost a lifetime. To prevent the heels from wearing unevenly, steel protectors, "U" shaped, were nailed to them. They were called "Qs." I have never seen the word in print, but the pronunciation was as I have indicated. PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup G. M. Story AUG. 1 1989 [check] WK Used I and Sup Used Sup 2 Used Sup Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Thu 30 Jun 2016