skin n: ~ boot

skin n These boots were never called moccasins, they were called skin-boots [and were made from sealskin]. PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup G.M.Story AUG. 1 1989 WK Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Not used SEALSKIN, skin bag, SEAL BOTTLE, skin boot, SKINNY-WOPPER, skin of fur, FUR n. The source is not listed in...

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Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1989
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/52896
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Summary:skin n These boots were never called moccasins, they were called skin-boots [and were made from sealskin]. PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup G.M.Story AUG. 1 1989 WK Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Not used SEALSKIN, skin bag, SEAL BOTTLE, skin boot, SKINNY-WOPPER, skin of fur, FUR n. The source is not listed in DNE but the card is stamped as cited.

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