Out dogs and in dieters
dieter n This is an expression that would be heard in the spring time of the year when the fishing season begins. It refers to the fact that the men have been lying around during the winter, not working exceptionally hard: Like dogs lying around. Dieters refers to shipped Yes DICT CEN Used I and Sup...
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/19695 |
| Summary: | dieter n This is an expression that would be heard in the spring time of the year when the fishing season begins. It refers to the fact that the men have been lying around during the winter, not working exceptionally hard: Like dogs lying around. Dieters refers to shipped Yes DICT CEN Used I and Sup Used I Not used diter, COLLAR, out dogs and in dieters, dieter's knees "Newfoundland Folklore Survey Card"; Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Fri 30 Jan 2015 |
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