northern men
northern A sudden shower of rain or snow. The remarkable thing about this word [ Dwye, or Dwigh ] is that it is not known or used on the coast line south of St John's. From Cape Spear north to Belle Isle every one knows what it means; but from Cape Race west it is Greek to the people. I have he...
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| Summary: | northern A sudden shower of rain or snow. The remarkable thing about this word [ Dwye, or Dwigh ] is that it is not known or used on the coast line south of St John's. From Cape Spear north to Belle Isle every one knows what it means; but from Cape Race west it is Greek to the people. I have heard Placentia Bay men using the word as a joke on northern men. DNE-cit PRINTED ITEM OCT 1974 W. J. KIRWIN JH OCT 1974 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Used I |
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