dale

dale n On the Cape Shore triangular pieces of spruce, fir, or "dale" (hardwood from shipwrecks) curved on their short sides were mortised ("joggled") into the hub ("nabel") and an iron or hardwood ("green-heart") rim secured the blocks. [in the making of block...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1974
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/21297
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Summary:dale n On the Cape Shore triangular pieces of spruce, fir, or "dale" (hardwood from shipwrecks) curved on their short sides were mortised ("joggled") into the hub ("nabel") and an iron or hardwood ("green-heart") rim secured the blocks. [in the making of block wheels] PRINTED ITEM JUL 1974 G.M. Story JH JUL 1974 Used I Used I Withdrawn

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