_Rawney_
rawny a _Rawney_ This term was often used in a phrase such as "_He's as rawney as a dried fish_". It means that the person so described is very thin such that his bone structure is very prominent. Yes DICT CEN. JW Used I Not used 1 Not used NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/71093 |
Summary: | rawny a _Rawney_ This term was often used in a phrase such as "_He's as rawney as a dried fish_". It means that the person so described is very thin such that his bone structure is very prominent. Yes DICT CEN. JW Used I Not used 1 Not used NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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