gurry
gurry The word _gurry_, used by sailors and fishermen for the slime and blood of fish adhering to their hands, is, in all probability, an inheritance from the old English, though a connection with _gory_ might, perhaps, be established. PRINTED ITEM Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/30482 |
Summary: | gurry The word _gurry_, used by sailors and fishermen for the slime and blood of fish adhering to their hands, is, in all probability, an inheritance from the old English, though a connection with _gory_ might, perhaps, be established. PRINTED ITEM Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used |
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