gap and swallow
gap and swallow In dicts for "open the mouth." Geo. 1. I've seen this in _EDD_, with (as usual) Hardy quote, but I _can't_ _locate_. 2. This is also used by old people in Rhode Island. Its meaning is ingenious ' quick, informal eating; a makeshift meal." A second sense...
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| Summary: | gap and swallow In dicts for "open the mouth." Geo. 1. I've seen this in _EDD_, with (as usual) Hardy quote, but I _can't_ _locate_. 2. This is also used by old people in Rhode Island. Its meaning is ingenious ' quick, informal eating; a makeshift meal." A second sense is 'thin, weak food, like watery soup; not a meat and potatoes meal' Query [check] until a second report appears. Not used Not used Queried |
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