OONSHICK; OWNSHOOK; OINSEACH

ownshook n (26) ONNSHICK. English, 31: a person of low intel- ligence. OWNSHOOK. Devine, 35: an ignorant, stupid fel- low. cf. OINSEACH, Dinneen, 813 a: a fool, esp. female fool, a foolish giddy woman, a har- lot. PRINTED ITEM Used I and Sup Not used Not used [see 'omadaun', 'omaloor&...

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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/62113
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Summary:ownshook n (26) ONNSHICK. English, 31: a person of low intel- ligence. OWNSHOOK. Devine, 35: an ignorant, stupid fel- low. cf. OINSEACH, Dinneen, 813 a: a fool, esp. female fool, a foolish giddy woman, a har- lot. PRINTED ITEM Used I and Sup Not used Not used [see 'omadaun', 'omaloor','onshook, 'oonshick', etc.]

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