_gout_
gout _gout_: This word has been common over the years in Fox Harbour and I would estimate that people 50 yrs. old and older use this word to mean rheumatism. They often say, "my gout is killing me". When first I heard this word, I was startled and then became inquisitive as to what it mean...
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| Summary: | gout _gout_: This word has been common over the years in Fox Harbour and I would estimate that people 50 yrs. old and older use this word to mean rheumatism. They often say, "my gout is killing me". When first I heard this word, I was startled and then became inquisitive as to what it meant. Naturally I was berated for not knowing such things. Yes JW DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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