_"way"_
way This is a common term on Fogo Island, associated with all people of the fishery industry. It means the speed of a boat (any water craft) as it is coming into the wharf, after the engine has been stopped. "she's go too much way" is the reply and after the boat would smash one of th...
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/76400 |
| Summary: | way This is a common term on Fogo Island, associated with all people of the fishery industry. It means the speed of a boat (any water craft) as it is coming into the wharf, after the engine has been stopped. "she's go too much way" is the reply and after the boat would smash one of the wharf rails. I think the word "way" is a corruption of "woke" - the tide behind a boat. for the faster she goes, the greater is the wake. Yes Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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