_The Room_
room n _The Room_ : A name applied to the premise of a merchant. In Fogo my father used to cull fish at the Nfld & Lab. Export Co. The business premises were made up of several large stores and wharves. My father (and many other people) referred to this business as ' the room'. "G...
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| Summary: | room n _The Room_ : A name applied to the premise of a merchant. In Fogo my father used to cull fish at the Nfld & Lab. Export Co. The business premises were made up of several large stores and wharves. My father (and many other people) referred to this business as ' the room'. "Go down on the room and get some pitch" (over) Yes DICT CEN. JW Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 1 Not used NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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