_whorts_
hurt _whorts_" pronounced (_hurts_) is a word which is used for blueberies. It is a very common word among the old folks (60 & over) of Fox Harbour. It is not used by the young of the community. It's used mostly during the summer season when an older person may ask you where you'r...
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| Summary: | hurt _whorts_" pronounced (_hurts_) is a word which is used for blueberies. It is a very common word among the old folks (60 & over) of Fox Harbour. It is not used by the young of the community. It's used mostly during the summer season when an older person may ask you where you're going. You may answer, "Picking blueberries." He'll no doubt reply, "whorts are plentiful this year. Yes DICT CEN. Used I and Sup Used I Not used Newfoundland Folklore Survey |
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