rampike
rampike _Rampike_ - A word used in Cape La Hune and surrounding communities . It meant a stick of wood from which the rind had some how been removed while the tree was still standing . The tree was dead but had not been dead long enough to rot. This "stick of wood" was highly prized as kin...
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| Summary: | rampike _Rampike_ - A word used in Cape La Hune and surrounding communities . It meant a stick of wood from which the rind had some how been removed while the tree was still standing . The tree was dead but had not been dead long enough to rot. This "stick of wood" was highly prized as kindling wood because it was very dry and could easily be split in small pieces. Yes DICT CEN. JW Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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