swatch, swatching
swatching vbl n . characteristic Newfoundland occupations furnish a rich field of investigation. From the seal-fishery we got such words as: ._scunn_, to direct a sealing vessel from the barrel, hence _scunner_, assistant to the master of a watch; _swatch_, a spot of open water in an icefield, hence...
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| Language: | English |
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1970
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/43996 |
| Summary: | swatching vbl n . characteristic Newfoundland occupations furnish a rich field of investigation. From the seal-fishery we got such words as: ._scunn_, to direct a sealing vessel from the barrel, hence _scunner_, assistant to the master of a watch; _swatch_, a spot of open water in an icefield, hence swatching, shooting the seals as they surface;. PRINTED ITEM G.M.Story MAY 1970 JH MAY 1970 Used I Used I Not used |
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