felt n / felt tins

• Format: Manuscript
• Language: English
• Subjects: English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/26521

felt n [Convex metal disc of galvanised metal, with central indentation through which nail is driven to secure roofing material. My tentative definition. JW] [Term and meaning first defined by Harold Paddock after JW's enquiry regarding the use of the word in Newfoundland folktale. Later corroborated by R.Hollet, and by Irene Martin from the Martin and Duggan families at Grates Cove (telephone conversation courtesy L.G.Small, 20/8/85), and by Wilfred Wareham from his father originally from Habour Buffett PB who uses the word himself and also has ordered these items by this name for many years from the Newfoundland nail foundry and also from mainland suppliers. The attached sample is courtesy Harold Paddock, purchased at ST. John's Building Supplies, Torbay Road, St. John's, August 1985. The discs are approximately 1 1/4 ins. in diameter.] Yes JW AUG 25 1985 AUG 25 1985 SUP Used I and Sup Used Sup The "attached sample" noted in the quote below is to an envelope with a nail in it. See the next entry in this database.