_shaky bog_
shaky-bog n This is ground above a spring. It is thus called because when one walks upon it it shakes because it (the ground) is constantly being eaten out underneath. I accept this word as part of my [reverse] vocabulary because it is always used by the other members of my family and I. Yes DNE-cit...
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| Summary: | shaky-bog n This is ground above a spring. It is thus called because when one walks upon it it shakes because it (the ground) is constantly being eaten out underneath. I accept this word as part of my [reverse] vocabulary because it is always used by the other members of my family and I. Yes DNE-cit DNE-cit DICT CEN. Item JW Used I Used I Used I shake-bog NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY.The source is listed as C 71-93 in DNE. Reverse of card at S_15598. |
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