devilskin

devil n "_devilskin_" is one who plays tricks. In Plate Cove it is used not to mean malicious tricks, but those done in fun. one who plays tricks Yes DICT CEN. Used I and Sup Used I Not used play with the devil, PLAY, devil-ma-click, devil-ma-jig,~angel, ~birthday, ~blanket, ~feathers,~ ca...

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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/21030
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Summary:devil n "_devilskin_" is one who plays tricks. In Plate Cove it is used not to mean malicious tricks, but those done in fun. one who plays tricks Yes DICT CEN. Used I and Sup Used I Not used 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 "Newfoundland Folklore Survey" Card; Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Mon 26 Jan 2015

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