whisht

whist This saying is used when one wants to tell someone to be quiet. I have only heard it being used by my grand- father so I'm not sure how widespread the saying is. JH 6/71 Used I Used I Not used whisht; wish(t)

Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1971
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/79107
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Summary:whist This saying is used when one wants to tell someone to be quiet. I have only heard it being used by my grand- father so I'm not sure how widespread the saying is. JH 6/71 Used I Used I Not used whisht; wish(t)