Now then men, who _says_?
says Local expression shouted by the man in the bow of the fishing boat when a buoy is taken aboard. When he shouts 'says' all the men pull together. It may be classified as another expression used to obtain harmony when men p ush or pull together. [Possibly used in following situation:] W...
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| Language: | English |
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1965
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/51551 |
| Summary: | says Local expression shouted by the man in the bow of the fishing boat when a buoy is taken aboard. When he shouts 'says' all the men pull together. It may be classified as another expression used to obtain harmony when men p ush or pull together. [Possibly used in following situation:] When men get together for various tasks such as pulling up a boat, someone usually sings or shouts so that everyone will pull in harmony. This is awaited for before the work starts and in many cases the men tend to act shy; hesitating and waiting for the other fellow. It is at this moment someone poses the question (now then men, who says?) Thus this becomes the 'starter' for the task. DNE-cit JH 1/70 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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