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stun a _stun_ as a _caplin_ [PT] JW My informant used this to describe a friend of his, who had done something really stupid. This simile was appropriate because of the comparison to the caplin which are stupid enough to come so close to shore as to be caught. DICT CEN. DNE-cit [check] JW Used I and...
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| Summary: | stun a _stun_ as a _caplin_ [PT] JW My informant used this to describe a friend of his, who had done something really stupid. This simile was appropriate because of the comparison to the caplin which are stupid enough to come so close to shore as to be caught. DICT CEN. DNE-cit [check] JW Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 1 Not used stunpoll, 'blockhead', stunned whooper Card marked DNE-cit, but not used. NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY. Same as card S_21160. |
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