handyhams; handyan

handy _103_ handyhams: A glove with the forefinger removed used for hauling fish-lines. The finger is removed to prevent chafing. from Bonavista. _104_ Handyan: A woolen wrist band worn by fisherman on their arms to prevent boils. from Bonavista. a woollen wrist band [check] DNE-cit Used I and Sup U...

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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/35179
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Summary:handy _103_ handyhams: A glove with the forefinger removed used for hauling fish-lines. The finger is removed to prevent chafing. from Bonavista. _104_ Handyan: A woolen wrist band worn by fisherman on their arms to prevent boils. from Bonavista. a woollen wrist band [check] DNE-cit Used I and Sup Used I 4 Used I 'Handyan' appears under 'handy-jan' in the DNE.

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