riddling-rod, riddle-rod, or wriggle-rod fence

riddle n Same as _picket fence_ (1). Same as _picket fence_ (2). "Little spruce trees about 1 1/2 in. in diameter, trimmed, with the bushy top left. There are three rails on the posts, and the bushy top is placed on the bottom and the trees are woven around the rails. Only on (sic) nail in the...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/69143
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Summary:riddle n Same as _picket fence_ (1). Same as _picket fence_ (2). "Little spruce trees about 1 1/2 in. in diameter, trimmed, with the bushy top left. There are three rails on the posts, and the bushy top is placed on the bottom and the trees are woven around the rails. Only on (sic) nail in the top rail". (Alternate weaving inside and out. Bottom area is almost impenetrable). W. J. KIRWIN JAN 1972 JH JAN 1972 Used I and Sup Not used Not used [see 'Fences' master card]

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