stouts [copperhead]
stout n - couldn't find anyone who knew this term in reference to a fly. "Copperhead nails" were used in planking boats. These nails had a copperhead and didn't rust. _Stouts_ my aunt from Conche said " a big, old fly. In the summer you'd see them around the cows. Come...
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| Language: | English |
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1978
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/46156 |
| Summary: | stout n - couldn't find anyone who knew this term in reference to a fly. "Copperhead nails" were used in planking boats. These nails had a copperhead and didn't rust. _Stouts_ my aunt from Conche said " a big, old fly. In the summer you'd see them around the cows. Come around July and there till August. Gone after the first thunder in August. Wouldn't see them after that." George Casey: Any information you or area people can supply? Bill You can use this card. FEB. 25 1978 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used Gad-fly; deer fly, FISH-FLY |
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