ailes

ailes 2. (rhymes with pails) "what's wrong with", in the sense of physical or mental illess. The term probably derives from ailment. Example: "What ailes ya b'y?" - "What is wrong with you boy?" W.J. KIRWIN MAR 1973 JH MAR 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn Chec...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/3557
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Summary:ailes 2. (rhymes with pails) "what's wrong with", in the sense of physical or mental illess. The term probably derives from ailment. Example: "What ailes ya b'y?" - "What is wrong with you boy?" W.J. KIRWIN MAR 1973 JH MAR 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Tue 18 Nov 2014; Withdrawn but no stamp

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