planters
planter n On the sothern coast a distinction is also made between _liveyers_, English-speaking, semi-settled fishermen and _habitants_, semi-settled fishermen who speak French. The former are also termed'planters' or 'settlers'. The name 'planter' is erroneous; the loca...
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| Summary: | planter n On the sothern coast a distinction is also made between _liveyers_, English-speaking, semi-settled fishermen and _habitants_, semi-settled fishermen who speak French. The former are also termed'planters' or 'settlers'. The name 'planter' is erroneous; the local inhabitants when talking of planters mean fishermen from Newfoundland, who return to their homes when the season in Labrador is over. G. M. Story llll 1970 JH AUG 1970 PRINTED ITEM Used I Used I 3 Not used |
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