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west n There is a belief in my community that if one had a sty on one's eye it could be gotten rid off by rubbing it with a gold ring three times. Instead of sty the word usually used to refer to this complaint is _wiss_ (wyss,whist?). [ PT ] Although the belief is present I do not think that m...
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| Summary: | west n There is a belief in my community that if one had a sty on one's eye it could be gotten rid off by rubbing it with a gold ring three times. Instead of sty the word usually used to refer to this complaint is _wiss_ (wyss,whist?). [ PT ] Although the belief is present I do not think that many people actually accept the cure as real. Yes Folklore belief DICT CEN. Used I Not used Not used wis; wist NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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