tally-wacking, a
tallying vbl n _The Old Man_ ruled the roost and when _a young one_ stepped out of line that hapless young one was subjected to a _tanning,_ _pounding,_ _lacing,_ _trimming,_ _tally-wacking_ or an _oiling._All of these meant the same thing,asound thrashing, except a lacing which was reserve d for a...
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| Language: | English |
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1969
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/78410 |
| Summary: | tallying vbl n _The Old Man_ ruled the roost and when _a young one_ stepped out of line that hapless young one was subjected to a _tanning,_ _pounding,_ _lacing,_ _trimming,_ _tally-wacking_ or an _oiling._All of these meant the same thing,asound thrashing, except a lacing which was reserve d for a memorable encounter with a rope or a bough. 1968 JH-25-11-69 Used I Not used Not used |
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