break 'er down

break'er down n of a moment' to have a breaker down and the word would spread quickly. People would bring moon shine or beer if it was available and it usually was. The last of these was held around 1935. Since then the word has not been used except in recollection. Several years ago in Ho...

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Summary:break'er down n of a moment' to have a breaker down and the word would spread quickly. People would bring moon shine or beer if it was available and it usually was. The last of these was held around 1935. Since then the word has not been used except in recollection. Several years ago in Holyrood a barge was constructed as a parish project - for having dances . - these were called "Warf dances - but a hired band supplied the music and the music was not always Nfld style. Used I Used I Not used This is the reverse of B_8994.