_nits_
nit _Folk Language_: [PT] _nits_ in the hair When I was a small child, I can recall my mother always taking care that I was clean. She would wash my hair, but first "look my head", e.g. look at my scalp closely to see if there were any lice. She might say, "Theres nare louse but I fou...
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| Summary: | nit _Folk Language_: [PT] _nits_ in the hair When I was a small child, I can recall my mother always taking care that I was clean. She would wash my hair, but first "look my head", e.g. look at my scalp closely to see if there were any lice. She might say, "Theres nare louse but I found one "nit". Apparently a "nit" is the eggs of lice, from which lice develop if they are not picked out or washed out. Yes DICT CEN. JW Not used Not used Withdrawn Newfoundland Folklore Survey card |
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