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Dingy This is what one may call a modern version of the "_scow_" or "_Scoo_" which was used in the 1930[S]s[S] & 1940[S]s[S]. However, it is on a much smaller scale and is driven by a small out-board motor-hanging from 1 1/2-3 horse-power. Several such boats have been built i...
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ftmemorialunivdc:oai:collections.mun.ca:elrcdne/19659 2023-12-31T10:19:32+01:00 Dingy 1973/02/xx image/jpeg 1 index card http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/19659 eng eng D Richard Park, 68-17Ms/169 Gillams, 0 169 68-17 References: Dictionary of Newfoundland English, http://www.heritage.nf.ca/dictionary/index.php Dictionary of Newfoundland English Word Form Database 15910 D_15910_Dingy http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/19659 Department of Folklore Original held in the Department of Folklore. Memorial University of Newfoundland. Department of Folklore English language--Dialects--Newfoundland and Labrador Text Manuscript 1973 ftmemorialunivdc 2023-12-04T11:29:39Z Dingy This is what one may call a modern version of the "_scow_" or "_Scoo_" which was used in the 1930[S]s[S] & 1940[S]s[S]. However, it is on a much smaller scale and is driven by a small out-board motor-hanging from 1 1/2-3 horse-power. Several such boats have been built in Gillams, chiefly for carrying around on camping trips. They are very light and can be carried on the top of a car. They are used chiefly on ponds - for trouting or just for pleasure - where one don't want speed-or size. Notice the handles on the sides, for carrying the boat. [reverse] _12_ 1' DEEP [drawing] [drawing] [drawing] _8'-10' LONG_ _4'-5' WIDE_ _"Dingy._" This is a very new idea as far as outhand -motor powered boats are concerned in Gillams. The first of the "dingys" was built about 1965. There are only three or four around at the present time. very Their ^small size makes them unpopular with most people. [over] G.M.Story FEB 1973 JH FEB 1973 DICT CEN. not used Not used Withdrawn Reverse of card at D_15911 Manuscript Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Digital Archives Initiative (DAI) |
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Dingy This is what one may call a modern version of the "_scow_" or "_Scoo_" which was used in the 1930[S]s[S] & 1940[S]s[S]. However, it is on a much smaller scale and is driven by a small out-board motor-hanging from 1 1/2-3 horse-power. Several such boats have been built in Gillams, chiefly for carrying around on camping trips. They are very light and can be carried on the top of a car. They are used chiefly on ponds - for trouting or just for pleasure - where one don't want speed-or size. Notice the handles on the sides, for carrying the boat. [reverse] _12_ 1' DEEP [drawing] [drawing] [drawing] _8'-10' LONG_ _4'-5' WIDE_ _"Dingy._" This is a very new idea as far as outhand -motor powered boats are concerned in Gillams. The first of the "dingys" was built about 1965. There are only three or four around at the present time. very Their ^small size makes them unpopular with most people. [over] G.M.Story FEB 1973 JH FEB 1973 DICT CEN. not used Not used Withdrawn Reverse of card at D_15911 |
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D Richard Park, 68-17Ms/169 Gillams, 0 169 68-17 References: Dictionary of Newfoundland English, http://www.heritage.nf.ca/dictionary/index.php Dictionary of Newfoundland English Word Form Database 15910 D_15910_Dingy http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/19659 |
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