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sheave v command to stop or turn by reverse movement of one's oar. ( 'sheeve' is the syn. used by fishermen, sailors, etc. ) DNE Sup OCT 1 1983 Refile at 'Sheeve' WK G.M.Story MAR 11 1988 Used I and Sup Used Sup Used Sup BELAY, Sheeve, sheavin. The source is listed as P 13-8...

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Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1983
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/49959
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Summary:sheave v command to stop or turn by reverse movement of one's oar. ( 'sheeve' is the syn. used by fishermen, sailors, etc. ) DNE Sup OCT 1 1983 Refile at 'Sheeve' WK G.M.Story MAR 11 1988 Used I and Sup Used Sup Used Sup BELAY, Sheeve, sheavin. The source is listed as P 13-83 in DNE. A part of cited quotation on card is not in DNE.

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