_ringarod_]
riddle n _Folk Language_: I remember being threatened by my mother when I misbehaved . She said " You wait till I cut my little _ringarod_. You'll get some tannin'. " A ringarod is a small section of wood about 2-3 feet in length about 1/2 inch in diameter , made usually of birch...
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/69811 |
| Summary: | riddle n _Folk Language_: I remember being threatened by my mother when I misbehaved . She said " You wait till I cut my little _ringarod_. You'll get some tannin'. " A ringarod is a small section of wood about 2-3 feet in length about 1/2 inch in diameter , made usually of birch or other such tree . This threat was never exercised by my mother but I have seen other people use one on kids. Yes DICT CEN. JW file at _riddle_ rod Used I and Sup Not used Not used NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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