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room n In Joe Batt's Arm on Fogo Island residents still refer to 'the room' when speaking of their property. It includes' all the land on which they have their home, their stages, glakes, gardens, stores, outdoor cellars, etc. All families refer to their property area as their ro...
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/71958 |
| Summary: | room n In Joe Batt's Arm on Fogo Island residents still refer to 'the room' when speaking of their property. It includes' all the land on which they have their home, their stages, glakes, gardens, stores, outdoor cellars, etc. All families refer to their property area as their room. The term would be used in the following manner: There's a stranger on the room. OR I was over on Brett's room this morning. JH 3/72 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 1 Not used |
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