tear

tear This term refers to being in a hurry. It is used today quite frequently and has only lately come to be used in this manner. For example it is a term that my parents use sparingly and my grandmother even less. If someone is seen going in a hurry, someone will say so and so [REVERSE] is in "...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/79088
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Summary:tear This term refers to being in a hurry. It is used today quite frequently and has only lately come to be used in this manner. For example it is a term that my parents use sparingly and my grandmother even less. If someone is seen going in a hurry, someone will say so and so [REVERSE] is in "some tear", he must be going to a fire." Yes DICT CEN. Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY. Reverse of card T_16330.

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