flying axe handles

flying-axe-handles local [inc] - West Coast - Nfld) & sayings -- Third light on a match will result in either of the following - flying axe handles - (diareah) - get pregnant (female) - bad luck in general [reverse] context of this local expression - trying on clothes i.e., while shopping a new...

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Summary:flying-axe-handles local [inc] - West Coast - Nfld) & sayings -- Third light on a match will result in either of the following - flying axe handles - (diareah) - get pregnant (female) - bad luck in general [reverse] context of this local expression - trying on clothes i.e., while shopping a new article of clothing. - 'it fits like a smack in the mouth' - meaning the article of clothing fits a person very _well_. diarrhoea (over) Not used Not used Withdrawn Newfoundland Folklore Survey Reverse of card at F_16843