_iron pot_
iron n NEWFOUNDLAND SAYING: TALK THE LEG OFF AN IRON POT. "My grandfather will talk the leg off an iron pot." [Said half-jokingly in a general discussion of the ways of old people and especially their ability to keep talking, and be energetic. As said, it did not imply criticism or scorn,...
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| Language: | English |
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1967
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/36763 |
| Summary: | iron n NEWFOUNDLAND SAYING: TALK THE LEG OFF AN IRON POT. "My grandfather will talk the leg off an iron pot." [Said half-jokingly in a general discussion of the ways of old people and especially their ability to keep talking, and be energetic. As said, it did not imply criticism or scorn, but rather amused amazement] DICT CEN. JH APR 1971 APR 1 1 1967 143 Used I Not used Withdrawn Newfoundland Folklore Survey Card; Checked by Sarah Budgell on Tue 31 Mar 2015 |
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