devil-m-jig, devil-m-click, devil's lim

• Format: Manuscript
• Language: English
• Subjects: English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/21435

devil n _Language Words_ _Devil-M-Jig_: any multiple use implement or machine. eg. a large pot used to make lye, to make soap, to cook soup for a _spinning frolic_ (bee) to _bath cans_, etc. would always be referred to as a Devil-M-Jig. Devil-M-Click: Any person who could turn his hand to a number of tasks with more or less equal success was often referred to as Devil-M-Click. _Devil's-lim_- one who was mischievious. Yes DNE-cit DICT CEN. 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 "Newfoundland Folklore Survey" card; Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Sat 24 Jan 2015