_sot up_
sit v "_sot up_": One of the most traditional sports among Newfoundland children is sliding. An amazing degree of daring is displayed on many dangerous slopes. However the hero of the group is the first person who dares to go down the hill "sot up". This of course means sitting u...
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| Summary: | sit v "_sot up_": One of the most traditional sports among Newfoundland children is sliding. An amazing degree of daring is displayed on many dangerous slopes. However the hero of the group is the first person who dares to go down the hill "sot up". This of course means sitting up. The center of gravity is higher this way and control of the slide is reduced. Yes DICT CEN. JW Not used Not used Not used NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY. The head word and the word form are not listed in DNE. |
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