merchant talk

merchant . _handyan_, a woollen wrist-band, worn by fishermen to prevent 'water pups'; _merchant talk_, attempts (usually unsuccessful) to explain why the price of fish is low. [re the fisheries] PRINTED ITEM G. M. Story MAY 1970 JH MAY 1970 Used I and Sup Used I 3 Not used

Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/46130
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Summary:merchant . _handyan_, a woollen wrist-band, worn by fishermen to prevent 'water pups'; _merchant talk_, attempts (usually unsuccessful) to explain why the price of fish is low. [re the fisheries] PRINTED ITEM G. M. Story MAY 1970 JH MAY 1970 Used I and Sup Used I 3 Not used

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