_watchamacall_ _watchamacallit_
_watchamacall_ _watchamacallit_ The word 'watchmacall" is used when referring to somebody whose name has been forgotten. "Watchamacallit" refers to a specific object when its name cannot be recalled. What's his name?" "What's its name? Yes DICT CEN. Not used N...
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/73564 |
Summary: | _watchamacall_ _watchamacallit_ The word 'watchmacall" is used when referring to somebody whose name has been forgotten. "Watchamacallit" refers to a specific object when its name cannot be recalled. What's his name?" "What's its name? Yes DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn "Newfoundland Folklore Survey" card.; withdrawn but no stamp |
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