tar punt

tar They consider the epitome of laziness is somebody who has a "tar punt". Apparently it is much harder to paint the hull of/ punt [sic] (small boat) than it is to coat it with tar. This is usually used when referring to the people of another community, as such. "That crowd over ther...

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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/76770
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Summary:tar They consider the epitome of laziness is somebody who has a "tar punt". Apparently it is much harder to paint the hull of/ punt [sic] (small boat) than it is to coat it with tar. This is usually used when referring to the people of another community, as such. "That crowd over there got tar punts." JH 10/73 Not used Not used Withdrawn