queer

queer a A _queer_ hand, an odd or eccentric person, a person with a witty turn of speech. [Gaelic given] 156 CAMAOIr duine JH 11/73 Used Sup Used Sup Not used 'cramp hand', 'queer hand', 'queer 'an', 'queer', 'quare', 'queer stick' The...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/66815
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Summary:queer a A _queer_ hand, an odd or eccentric person, a person with a witty turn of speech. [Gaelic given] 156 CAMAOIr duine JH 11/73 Used Sup Used Sup Not used 'cramp hand', 'queer hand', 'queer 'an', 'queer', 'quare', 'queer stick' The gaelic words "camaoir duine" are hand written on the card.

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