flaws

flaw When gusts of wind blow down the chimney and the smoke issues out of the fire-place or through the lids of the coal or wood stove (in puffs), we say "there are flaws in the chimney". DNE-cit JH 12/70 JH 12/70 Not used Not used Withdrawn [see also 'diddly-daddlys'] Stamped bu...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1970
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/24587
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Summary:flaw When gusts of wind blow down the chimney and the smoke issues out of the fire-place or through the lids of the coal or wood stove (in puffs), we say "there are flaws in the chimney". DNE-cit JH 12/70 JH 12/70 Not used Not used Withdrawn [see also 'diddly-daddlys'] Stamped but not used in DNE.

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