span (n) spans

span n If you break a leg they straighten him out an' put the bones all together an' plaster together, an' they'd put spans on it right around, right around, thick as _ - then they'd bandage it. Yes J.D.A. WIDDOWSON AUG 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn 'span' in DN...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/44599
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Summary:span n If you break a leg they straighten him out an' put the bones all together an' plaster together, an' they'd put spans on it right around, right around, thick as _ - then they'd bandage it. Yes J.D.A. WIDDOWSON AUG 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn 'span' in DNE with other meaning