spillers

spill n After the spindle was filled with wool, the thread was slipped onto another rod the approximate size and shape of the spindle. In fact, this rod was frequently called a spindle. Again, there were local variations: spillers (Brigus.) and spills (Brigus.). DNE-cit G.M. Story JAN 1976 JH JAN 19...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1976
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/46563
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Summary:spill n After the spindle was filled with wool, the thread was slipped onto another rod the approximate size and shape of the spindle. In fact, this rod was frequently called a spindle. Again, there were local variations: spillers (Brigus.) and spills (Brigus.). DNE-cit G.M. Story JAN 1976 JH JAN 1976 Used I Used I 1 Used I spill, spiller