_digis_ (diggus)
_digis_ This name was applied to people, especially the young, when they did something wrong (morally) or aggravating. e.g. If a children played hookey from school, or . got into some trouble with the neighbours, or pestered his mother he was called 'a little digis (diggus). (This is spelled as...
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| Summary: | _digis_ This name was applied to people, especially the young, when they did something wrong (morally) or aggravating. e.g. If a children played hookey from school, or . got into some trouble with the neighbours, or pestered his mother he was called 'a little digis (diggus). (This is spelled as it sounds-spelling may not be correct.) Yes DICT CEN. JW 1/80 not used Not used Withdrawn Newfoundland Folklore Survey |
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