bit (v); bit up
bitt v An' we chopped grump heads enough,an' got the moorin's up, an' bit 'em up on th'island o' ice,an' start warpin',warped tight. See editor's notes. Yes bit (v) (past t.??) bit up ? (tightened ?? Said of getting ropes ready for warping) (from _bi...
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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1973
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/7528 |
Summary: | bitt v An' we chopped grump heads enough,an' got the moorin's up, an' bit 'em up on th'island o' ice,an' start warpin',warped tight. See editor's notes. Yes bit (v) (past t.??) bit up ? (tightened ?? Said of getting ropes ready for warping) (from _bite_ or _bight_????) DNE-cit J. D. A. WIDDOWSON JUL 1973 Used I Not used Used I Source appears in DNE I as T 172/5-65 |
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