farmers

farmers "I had nine dory mates that year and they were all farmers." Farmer was the name given to any new hand on a dory while he was in the process of learning the ropes. My informant said he also used this name when speaking to or about an experienced but incompetent fisherman. DNE-cit J...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1972
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/24769
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Summary:farmers "I had nine dory mates that year and they were all farmers." Farmer was the name given to any new hand on a dory while he was in the process of learning the ropes. My informant said he also used this name when speaking to or about an experienced but incompetent fisherman. DNE-cit JH 3/72 Not used Not used Withdrawn withdrawn but no stamp; Card marked DNE-cit, but not used.