sure; as sure as shot
sure _proverbial_ comparison "No" Jack said, "I ant got your clothes; I ant seen it." Said,"I haven't even touch(ed) your clothes." "Oh yes you _sure_ as shot, you had it.you got my clothes." _Newfoundland folktale_. (Context is part of an argument betwee...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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1983
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/57124 |
| Summary: | sure _proverbial_ comparison "No" Jack said, "I ant got your clothes; I ant seen it." Said,"I haven't even touch(ed) your clothes." "Oh yes you _sure_ as shot, you had it.you got my clothes." _Newfoundland folktale_. (Context is part of an argument between Jack and one of the swan maidens and is used in an almost petulant way to persuade Jack to confess that he has the clothes. The force of argument is indicated in the strong stress on the word _sure_) G. M. Story JW 8/7/83 Not used Not used Not used |
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