scoff
scoff n . . . Traditionally the ingredients for a 'scoff' [in Cat Harbour] are 'bucked' -- that is, taken from someone else's garden or cellar. 'Bucking' for a 'scoff', however, is sanctioned, within limits; it is not 'stealing' for a meal. PRIN...
Format: | Manuscript |
---|---|
Language: | English |
Published: |
1970
|
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/55846 |
Summary: | scoff n . . . Traditionally the ingredients for a 'scoff' [in Cat Harbour] are 'bucked' -- that is, taken from someone else's garden or cellar. 'Bucking' for a 'scoff', however, is sanctioned, within limits; it is not 'stealing' for a meal. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit W. J. KIRWIN MAR 1970 JH 3/70 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used Card marked DNE-cit, but not used. |
---|