_grap(n)el_

graple _do rely_ - we rely [PT] _grap(n)el_ - a well known name for an anchor usually made of iron. Unlike a ship's anchor, it had five claws and was much lighter. It was usually no more than two inches in diameter at any point (see diagram). _slime_ - bad (rotten) fish Yes DNE-cit JH 10/73 Use...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/30856
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Summary:graple _do rely_ - we rely [PT] _grap(n)el_ - a well known name for an anchor usually made of iron. Unlike a ship's anchor, it had five claws and was much lighter. It was usually no more than two inches in diameter at any point (see diagram). _slime_ - bad (rotten) fish Yes DNE-cit JH 10/73 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 1 Not used This card is stamped with DNE-cit bit it isn't cited in the DNE. This card contains a diagram of a grap(n)el.

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