hold in

hold (v) Oh,to the left was "hold in" always,see,when you was goin' down the shore; you sing out "hold in" an' he_ he turn towards the water. An' _ an' "keep off" - they turn towards the hills, An' goin' up, the same: you told him to "...

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Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland
Online Access:	http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/34204

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Summary:	hold (v) Oh,to the left was "hold in" always,see,when you was goin' down the shore; you sing out "hold in" an' he_ he turn towards the water. An' _ an' "keep off" - they turn towards the hills, An' goin' up, the same: you told him to "hold in" he went towards the hills; an' "keep off" was towards the water.He didn't know nothing about north or south; all he knowed was his own right or left side. (call to dog team to turn left) (call to dog team to turn left) Yes J. D. A. WIDDOWSON AUG 1973 Used I Used I 2 Not used