_Shanty Boo_
_Shanty Boo_ This term was used in a deriding or scornful fashion. It refered to a house which was very dirty both inside + outside, where things were likely to the topsy-turvey or it refered to a house where good-time girls were ready to help out men on occasion. It was used by the older folks (40...
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| Summary: | _Shanty Boo_ This term was used in a deriding or scornful fashion. It refered to a house which was very dirty both inside + outside, where things were likely to the topsy-turvey or it refered to a house where good-time girls were ready to help out men on occasion. It was used by the older folks (40 & over) + often through hosts Yes DICT CEN. DNE-cit JW Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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