| Summary: | frankum Nfld Expressions _burndockey_ - Molasses is boiled in a saucepan, Then after it cools a little, but is still soft, the stuff is pulled, twisted, cut into long sticks and eaten as candy. _Frankum_ or quid - Resin of spruce tree, usually found where tree has been scarred. You take your pocket knife, break off a lump or two and chew it Deep pink in color See cited quotation Yes DICT CEN. JW Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used Newfoundland Folklore Survey Card. The card contains two terms: "burndockey" and "frankum". The word "frankum" is typed on the left margin. The card is filed under "frankum"
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