_SHIELA'S BRUSH_

sheila n If snow fell on St. Patrick's Day (MARCH 17) it was generally observed that this snow would "turn to rain" on the following day, March 18. This rain (or sleet) was (and is) known as Shiela's brush. Sheila, in our area, was supposed to be St. Patrick's wife. Another...

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Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/57527
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Summary:sheila n If snow fell on St. Patrick's Day (MARCH 17) it was generally observed that this snow would "turn to rain" on the following day, March 18. This rain (or sleet) was (and is) known as Shiela's brush. Sheila, in our area, was supposed to be St. Patrick's wife. Another observation, a bit vulgar, I warn - Yes DICT CEN. JW Used I and Sup Not used Not used sheelah, sheilagh, sheelagh, sheiler, Sheelah, BRUSH, PATRICK'S BRUSH, sheila, LINER, PATRICK'S BATCH, ~ BROOM/brush/day. NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY. The source is not listed in DNE.

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