beggars [baygars] n
beggar At one time I believed that the word 'beggar' had originated from the word 'bag.' This was partly because of the way we talked on the South Side. 'Beggars' were 'baygars.' PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup [For file] G. M. Story MAR. [20 1986] WK Not used Not used N...
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| Language: | English |
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1986
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/5904 |
| Summary: | beggar At one time I believed that the word 'beggar' had originated from the word 'bag.' This was partly because of the way we talked on the South Side. 'Beggars' were 'baygars.' PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup [For file] G. M. Story MAR. [20 1986] WK Not used Not used Not used DNE Sup is written on card, but its contents are not used. Stamped date at bottom right corner of card is smudged - the day could be MAR. 29 or 20 and the year could be 1988 or 1986. |
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