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geary A cry uttered by one child as he swoops to take something (e.g. marbles) from another. (Ety.? Fr. _gare_; Dr J.M.Mcgrath suggests an Irish high- wayman named Gerry). DNE-cit G.M.Story April 1955 Used I and Sup Used I 1 Not used [see 'garagy', 'see 'gearied'

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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/29614
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Summary:geary A cry uttered by one child as he swoops to take something (e.g. marbles) from another. (Ety.? Fr. _gare_; Dr J.M.Mcgrath suggests an Irish high- wayman named Gerry). DNE-cit G.M.Story April 1955 Used I and Sup Used I 1 Not used [see 'garagy', 'see 'gearied'

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