nipper

nipper1 n The millier [pronounced 'millyer'] and the nipper were similar to what is today the pitcher and the catcher. [In games of 'cat', 'hopper', 'rounders' etc.] DNE-cit JH JUN 1973 JH JUN 1973 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Used I [see 'nibbers'...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/61405
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Summary:nipper1 n The millier [pronounced 'millyer'] and the nipper were similar to what is today the pitcher and the catcher. [In games of 'cat', 'hopper', 'rounders' etc.] DNE-cit JH JUN 1973 JH JUN 1973 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Used I [see 'nibbers'] JW initials by quot

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