stinkers
stinker n large sulphur matches in use before the [second] War. "You could light 'em off the seat of your pants". They came in "combs" with a few dozen on a comb. DNE-cit JH 2/70 Used I Used I Not used The citation is not listed in DNE but the card is stamped.
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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1970
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/53653 |
Summary: | stinker n large sulphur matches in use before the [second] War. "You could light 'em off the seat of your pants". They came in "combs" with a few dozen on a comb. DNE-cit JH 2/70 Used I Used I Not used The citation is not listed in DNE but the card is stamped. |
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