rock n: phr the old rock

rock n When I was 17 years old, I moved to Bell Island. Now, 60 years later I am still here, and I think it is only fair to say that I love this [place] which some refer to as the 'old rock.' DNE Sup PRINTED ITEM [Anr e.g. of the use of 'rock' as an affectionate, depreciatory ter...

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Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Bell Island
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/70324
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Summary:rock n When I was 17 years old, I moved to Bell Island. Now, 60 years later I am still here, and I think it is only fair to say that I love this [place] which some refer to as the 'old rock.' DNE Sup PRINTED ITEM [Anr e.g. of the use of 'rock' as an affectionate, depreciatory term, this time Bell Island. _OED_ rock sb� 5 c = ellip. PLYMOUTH ROCK-- but not "The Rock" = The Rock of Gibraltar, curiously enough]. Not in _OED_ Sup 2.] G. M. Story SEP. 20 1988 WK Used I and Sup Used Sup 1 Not used

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