praties
pratie n The staple vegetable was the potato, but everybody in Gander Bay called them "praties". At Heart's Content . . . it was called the "poteddy". (About 1920-1936) . . . I think the Gander Bay "Pratie" is of Irish origin. . . I cannot account for "Poteddy...
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Summary: | pratie n The staple vegetable was the potato, but everybody in Gander Bay called them "praties". At Heart's Content . . . it was called the "poteddy". (About 1920-1936) . . . I think the Gander Bay "Pratie" is of Irish origin. . . I cannot account for "Poteddy" potatoes JH AUG 1970 Used I Used I Not used |
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