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plim v The meanings of the word "_Plim_" to Barr'd Islanders. - If a person had a barrel that was leaky they would take it to the side of the well, there they would keep it filled with water and after awhile the wood that the barrel was made off would expand because of being soaked wi...
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| Summary: | plim v The meanings of the word "_Plim_" to Barr'd Islanders. - If a person had a barrel that was leaky they would take it to the side of the well, there they would keep it filled with water and after awhile the wood that the barrel was made off would expand because of being soaked with water. This would stop the barrel from leaking. This processing would be called "_Plimming_ the Barrel." Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Not used Newfoundland Folklore Survey |
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