_water pups_
water n To prevent "_water pups_" - i.e., watery blisters on the wrists , which fishermen got when their oilskin jackets or coats chafed their arms - fisherman in Indian Island , Notre Dame Bay, used to wear a brass chain around their wrist . DICT CEN. FEB 15 1966 Used I and Sup Used I and...
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| Language: | English |
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1966
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/73657 |
| Summary: | water n To prevent "_water pups_" - i.e., watery blisters on the wrists , which fishermen got when their oilskin jackets or coats chafed their arms - fisherman in Indian Island , Notre Dame Bay, used to wear a brass chain around their wrist . DICT CEN. FEB 15 1966 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 3 Not used on the water; salt water; fresh-water; water bear; water doctor; water dog; water fur; water gully; water haul; water hopper; water-horse; water-jug; water lily; water man; water nipper; water pigeon; water pup;water whelp; water set; waterside |
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