_vamp_
vamp n Word: _Vamp_ This is a sock like thing which is used in long rubbers. They have only ankle length tops. They are knit in heavy wool. They are somehwat looser than socks. They are usually dark colors for practical purposes. The term vamp comes from Pinchards Island which has been moved to Newt...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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1971
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/67736 |
| Summary: | vamp n Word: _Vamp_ This is a sock like thing which is used in long rubbers. They have only ankle length tops. They are knit in heavy wool. They are somehwat looser than socks. They are usually dark colors for practical purposes. The term vamp comes from Pinchards Island which has been moved to Newton B.B. It has been used for a great many years. The vamps are usually knit by the wives and mothers of the men. Yes DICT CEN. Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used Newfoundland Folklore Survey Card |
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