hand's turn

hand n This expression was overheard in St. John's by an acquaintance of mine: "Wouldn't do a hand's turn" - meaning, 'wouldn't help'. JH 1/72 [-]Avondale[-] Used I and Sup Not used Withdrawn Avondale is crossed out as a source at top right corner

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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/36190
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Summary:hand n This expression was overheard in St. John's by an acquaintance of mine: "Wouldn't do a hand's turn" - meaning, 'wouldn't help'. JH 1/72 [-]Avondale[-] Used I and Sup Not used Withdrawn Avondale is crossed out as a source at top right corner

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