micks
micks . . . it is common to refer to the Protestants as "blacks" and the Roman Catholics as "micks." These phrases may be used in two ways: (1) jokingly, without meaning insult (2) but if it is said seriously it is regarded by both (the one to whom it is said and the one who says...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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1972
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/48170 |
| Summary: | micks . . . it is common to refer to the Protestants as "blacks" and the Roman Catholics as "micks." These phrases may be used in two ways: (1) jokingly, without meaning insult (2) but if it is said seriously it is regarded by both (the one to whom it is said and the one who says it) as an insult. See cited quotation. JH 6/72 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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