_tady shova_
tatie n _Folk Language_: "_tady shova_" (potato shovel) A long handled (5ft) shovel, which was roughly triangular and about 8-9 inches wide. Was used most often for shovelling up drills for potato plants. The handle would be a makeshift one, from a small tree [-]stump[-]. (potato shovel) Y...
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| Language: | English |
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1976
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/75533 |
| Summary: | tatie n _Folk Language_: "_tady shova_" (potato shovel) A long handled (5ft) shovel, which was roughly triangular and about 8-9 inches wide. Was used most often for shovelling up drills for potato plants. The handle would be a makeshift one, from a small tree [-]stump[-]. (potato shovel) Yes DNE-cit DICT CEN. JW. Used I and Sup Used I Used I tatey, teddy*, tetty*, tiddy*, titty*, tatie pork-cake, tatie shovel NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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