dill

dill1 n The bottom part of a boat where the water collects and which has a hole so you can get at the water is called a _DILL_ said Ches and Skipper George. "It's a _DELL_," said Mrs. Blackwood (Sr.) because it's a hollow place. "Oh, Mother," said Ches in tones of disgu...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1971
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/21637
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Summary:dill1 n The bottom part of a boat where the water collects and which has a hole so you can get at the water is called a _DILL_ said Ches and Skipper George. "It's a _DELL_," said Mrs. Blackwood (Sr.) because it's a hollow place. "Oh, Mother," said Ches in tones of disgust. [see also 'dell'] [Drawing of Dell] NOT TO SCALE. Covering (boards) with hole so can get through to bail water. Bottom of boat where water collects. JH APR 1971 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used dell, dill board, dill room, ROOM, dill water, ~ thwart "Newfoundland Folklore Survey card"; Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Wed 04 Feb 2015

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