hamper

hamper HAMPER. A pair of baskets or sacks slung across horse's back, Av. cf. Sh.O.D.;a large basket with a cover,generally used as a packing case, M.E. Eng. Dial. Dict., a measure of six pecks (Cheshire). DNE-cit G. M. Story JUL 1974 JH JUL 1974 Not used Not used Withdrawn

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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/33685
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Summary:hamper HAMPER. A pair of baskets or sacks slung across horse's back, Av. cf. Sh.O.D.;a large basket with a cover,generally used as a packing case, M.E. Eng. Dial. Dict., a measure of six pecks (Cheshire). DNE-cit G. M. Story JUL 1974 JH JUL 1974 Not used Not used Withdrawn

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