tamper (v) tampers (pres t.)
tamper v I puts in one shell of powder,an' I puts a oakum wad on top o' that,and I tampers it good,an' then I puts in one shot,one shell o' shot, on top o' that again. (to pack down tightly; tamp) Yes J.D.A. WIDDOWSON JAN 197 Not used Not used Withdrawn
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| Language: | English |
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1974
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/77788 |
| Summary: | tamper v I puts in one shell of powder,an' I puts a oakum wad on top o' that,and I tampers it good,an' then I puts in one shot,one shell o' shot, on top o' that again. (to pack down tightly; tamp) Yes J.D.A. WIDDOWSON JAN 197 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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