cut-offs

cut v When knee rubbers wore out to the extent that they couldn't be used as such, they were cut off at the ankle and then used when the weather was fine. These were known as 'cut-offs.' JH 6/75 Used I and Sup Used I 3 Not Used cut off (the linnet/twine), cut out (a young seal), cut-t...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1975
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/17801
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Summary:cut v When knee rubbers wore out to the extent that they couldn't be used as such, they were cut off at the ankle and then used when the weather was fine. These were known as 'cut-offs.' JH 6/75 Used I and Sup Used I 3 Not Used cut off (the linnet/twine), cut out (a young seal), cut-tail, cut-throat(er), cut-off, cut pole, cutwater, cut tails, cut throats Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Mon 04 Jul 2016