'_Irish child, hould yes tongue'_
whist I heard this particular phrase from only one person and it was used by her in a melancholy mood to describe situations in which she had slipped and fallen during the winter season and on one occasion cracked her ribs. I also believe it was used to surprise the listener(s) by telling them news...
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| Summary: | whist I heard this particular phrase from only one person and it was used by her in a melancholy mood to describe situations in which she had slipped and fallen during the winter season and on one occasion cracked her ribs. I also believe it was used to surprise the listener(s) by telling them news they did not know. It was also used in a pitiable tone. It was used by very old people only. Yes DNE-cit DICT CEN. Used I Not used Not used whisht; wish(t) Nfld. FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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