_sloo_

slew n _Words_ [PT] _gobstick_ : Stick used by trawl fishermen to get the hook out of the fish. [PT] _Blockhead_ : one who is slow to learn [PT] _Sloo_ : Small drink of beer or wine [PT] _gumption_ : daring, exceptionally brave, ability to persevere Yes JW DICT CTN. Used I Used I 3 Used I Cp SLEW v....

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Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/43710
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Summary:slew n _Words_ [PT] _gobstick_ : Stick used by trawl fishermen to get the hook out of the fish. [PT] _Blockhead_ : one who is slow to learn [PT] _Sloo_ : Small drink of beer or wine [PT] _gumption_ : daring, exceptionally brave, ability to persevere Yes JW DICT CTN. Used I Used I 3 Used I Cp SLEW v., CRUISE n. NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY citation is only partially used in the DNE Source is cited as C 71-115 in the DNE

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