tacker*? (thacker??)

tacker n I'd cut his legs -he wants it made for the awl an' tacker*. (the words "awl and tacker*" go together in this phrase which is heard in association with sewing. In this case skin boots are being sewn. Implement for sewing???) Yes J.D.A. WIDDOWSON AUG 1973 (* = my spelling)...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/76399
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Summary:tacker n I'd cut his legs -he wants it made for the awl an' tacker*. (the words "awl and tacker*" go together in this phrase which is heard in association with sewing. In this case skin boots are being sewn. Implement for sewing???) Yes J.D.A. WIDDOWSON AUG 1973 (* = my spelling) Used I Used I Not used