_Swalli_:

swally v, n a version of swallow common to Newtown BB. It was used in the sense of saying something like a pill is too big to swalli. It might also be used in describing how sore your throat is. "It's so sore dat I can't swalli!" Yes DICT CEN. JW Used Sup Not used Not used NEWFOU...

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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
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Summary:swally v, n a version of swallow common to Newtown BB. It was used in the sense of saying something like a pill is too big to swalli. It might also be used in describing how sore your throat is. "It's so sore dat I can't swalli!" Yes DICT CEN. JW Used Sup Not used Not used NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY.

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