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make v . . . the men cut the grass with long-handeled scythes (sives). In smaller areas, they might also use sickles or "rip-hooks" (reaphooks). "Making grass" was frequently a family affair. . . JH W. Kirwin, 3/73 JH 3/73 Used I and Sup Not used Not used

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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/42310
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Summary:make v . . . the men cut the grass with long-handeled scythes (sives). In smaller areas, they might also use sickles or "rip-hooks" (reaphooks). "Making grass" was frequently a family affair. . . JH W. Kirwin, 3/73 JH 3/73 Used I and Sup Not used Not used

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