block maker

blockmaker n . his father, he said, used to be a block maker. That's, you know, fittin' schooners_ schooners' blocks an' that. He was a block maker an' what they call a buggy maker - that's these little wheeled buggies, you know, goin' around like you'll see a...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/5276
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Summary:blockmaker n . his father, he said, used to be a block maker. That's, you know, fittin' schooners_ schooners' blocks an' that. He was a block maker an' what they call a buggy maker - that's these little wheeled buggies, you know, goin' around like you'll see a horse; see 'em scattered time pictured wi' a horse harnessed up to 'em; two wheels, you see. Used to call 'em buggies years ago. Yes DNE-cit J.D.A. WIDDOWSON AUG 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn Withdrawn but no stamp; Card marked DNE-cit, but not used.

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