devil's fashion

devil n "That's a devil's fashion, to give something and then to take it back." [But this may just mean 'a habit' and not, as in this context, be closely allied to Indian giver.] DNE-cit Wk Feb 64 Used I and Sup Used I Used I play with the devil, PLAY, devil-ma-click, d...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1964
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/20549
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Summary:devil n "That's a devil's fashion, to give something and then to take it back." [But this may just mean 'a habit' and not, as in this context, be closely allied to Indian giver.] DNE-cit Wk Feb 64 Used I and Sup Used I Used I play with the devil, PLAY, devil-ma-click, devil-ma-jig,~angel, ~birthday, ~blanket, ~feathers,~ cap, DEAD-MAN'S CAP, FAIRY, ~claw, ~fashion, FASHION,~ laughter, ~ match,~ pelt,~ pipe,~ racket, RACKET, devilskin,~ spit, SPIT, ~ thumb-print, ~ umbrella Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Mon 26 Jan 2015