_"Take a spell"_

spell n This phrase is used by both young and old alike in Fox Hr. and it means to take time out for a rest. A grownup may take a spell while digging, cutting wood, walking a long distance to go trouting. A young boy or girl may take a spell while doing homework or carrying firewood into the house....

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Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/48768
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Summary:spell n This phrase is used by both young and old alike in Fox Hr. and it means to take time out for a rest. A grownup may take a spell while digging, cutting wood, walking a long distance to go trouting. A young boy or girl may take a spell while doing homework or carrying firewood into the house. Yes DICT CEN. Used I and Sup Used I 2 Not used spill, shoulder, back, load, turn. Nfld. FOLKLORE SURVEY.

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