_WHITTLES_
whittle n a heavy pad or blanket 2 ft. square made by placing several layers of flannelette or other warm material, used as a "cocoon" to wrap a baby in before going to bed at night. When pinned tightly around the baby, the baby could be made stand in an upright position, even if the baby...
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| Summary: | whittle n a heavy pad or blanket 2 ft. square made by placing several layers of flannelette or other warm material, used as a "cocoon" to wrap a baby in before going to bed at night. When pinned tightly around the baby, the baby could be made stand in an upright position, even if the baby were only 2 or 3 months old. Purpose: to make baby uncomfortable - really, to keep bedclothes and beds dry. Yes DNE-cit DNE-cit DICT CEN JW Used I Used I Not used 'whetals' "whittals" "widdles" Newfoundland Folkore Survey |
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