harps

harp n The seals forming our cargo from Newfoundland ice were harps (Phoca Greenlandica), so called on account of a peculiar mark on each side of the adult, extending from near the shoulder to near the tail, and hoods (Cystophora Cristata), so called on account of a large inflatable sac on the nose...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Arctic
Cystophora cristata
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/34697
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Summary:harp n The seals forming our cargo from Newfoundland ice were harps (Phoca Greenlandica), so called on account of a peculiar mark on each side of the adult, extending from near the shoulder to near the tail, and hoods (Cystophora Cristata), so called on account of a large inflatable sac on the nose of the PRINTED ITEM G. M. Story JUN 1970 JH JUN 1970 Mistake? Used I Used I 1 Not used 'Harps' appears under the singular forn 'harp' in the DNE. In reference to the latin name, a handwritten note appears next to citation saying: 'mistake?'. Citation on card is incomplete.

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