_kintrary_
kintrary _kintrary_ _Folk Language_ : cross or peevish = "_kintrary_ " [PT] This was used most often with a similie , for example I heard my mother say of someone "He's s' kintrary as poor Uncle Jarge Newk (George Newhook)." Yes DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn [se...
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/39664 |
| Summary: | kintrary _kintrary_ _Folk Language_ : cross or peevish = "_kintrary_ " [PT] This was used most often with a similie , for example I heard my mother say of someone "He's s' kintrary as poor Uncle Jarge Newk (George Newhook)." Yes DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn [see 'contrary'] Checked by Raji Sreeni on Tue 11 Aug 2015; NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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