cranky

crank [PT] JW _Folk Language._ _cranky_ - to describe a characteristic of a boat. If a boat when put afloat did not sit upright in the water, but tilted noticeably to one side, she was said to be "cranky". This fate would be the sign of a poor boat builder. Yes DICT CEN. Not used Not used...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/19379
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Summary:crank [PT] JW _Folk Language._ _cranky_ - to describe a characteristic of a boat. If a boat when put afloat did not sit upright in the water, but tilted noticeably to one side, she was said to be "cranky". This fate would be the sign of a poor boat builder. Yes DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Thu 07 Jul 2016

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