pounding, a
pounding, a _The Old Man_ ruled the roost and when _a young one_ stepped out of line that hapless young one was subjected to a _tanning_, _pounding_, _lacing_, _trimming_, _tally-wacking_ or an _oiling_. All of these meant the same thing, asound thrashing, except a _lacing_ which was reserve d for a...
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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1969
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/62985 |
Summary: | pounding, a _The Old Man_ ruled the roost and when _a young one_ stepped out of line that hapless young one was subjected to a _tanning_, _pounding_, _lacing_, _trimming_, _tally-wacking_ or an _oiling_. All of these meant the same thing, asound thrashing, except a _lacing_ which was reserve d for a memorable encounter with a rope or a bough. JH-25-11-69 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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