_devil's lim_

limb _Language Words_ [PT]JW /[PT] /[PT] _Devil-M-Jig_:- any multiple use implement or machine (eg) a large pot used to make lye, to make soap, to cook soup for a _spinning frolic_ (bee), to _bath cans_ etc would always be referred to as a Devil-M-Jig [PT]Devil-M-Click:- Any person who could turn hi...

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Summary:limb _Language Words_ [PT]JW /[PT] /[PT] _Devil-M-Jig_:- any multiple use implement or machine (eg) a large pot used to make lye, to make soap, to cook soup for a _spinning frolic_ (bee), to _bath cans_ etc would always be referred to as a Devil-M-Jig [PT]Devil-M-Click:- Any person who could turn his hand to a number of tasks with more or less equal success was often referred to as Devil-M-Click. [PT]_Devil's-lim_:- One who was mischievious Yes X ref - Devil DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Thu 11 Jun 2015, NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY, [check] beside 'encountered', [PT]s at top pointing to 'spinning frolic' and 'bath cans'