_dory_ n
dory n prov In phr, _don't change dories half-way across the bay_; don't change horses in mid- stream. P64 c Boone ~ Do not --- > on another. Withdrawn [check] on suspicion it is _ad_ _hoc_. 1 cite Used I and Sup Not used Withdrawn dory banker, banker, banking, ~ boat, boat, ~ buff, ~ h...
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Language: | English |
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/23172 |
Summary: | dory n prov In phr, _don't change dories half-way across the bay_; don't change horses in mid- stream. P64 c Boone ~ Do not --- > on another. Withdrawn [check] on suspicion it is _ad_ _hoc_. 1 cite Used I and Sup Not used Withdrawn dory banker, banker, banking, ~ boat, boat, ~ buff, ~ hat, ~ hook, ~ man, ~ master, ~ mate, ~ piggin, piggen, ~ pin, tole pin, ~ schooner, ~ scoop, scoop, ~ skipper, skipper, ~ strap, plug strap, dory factory, ~ fisherman, ~ jig, ~ mallet |
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