witch

witch n If a fish remains in the boat when the others are taken out, it is a sign of bad luck for the catcher: such a fish is called a "witch" and some fishermen making the discovery would not fish on that day. DNE-cit [told by Uncle, age 85] Verbatium from DEVINE 69 JH 10/71 Used I Used I...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1971
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/72879
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Summary:witch n If a fish remains in the boat when the others are taken out, it is a sign of bad luck for the catcher: such a fish is called a "witch" and some fishermen making the discovery would not fish on that day. DNE-cit [told by Uncle, age 85] Verbatium from DEVINE 69 JH 10/71 Used I Used I 2 Not used

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