turr
turr n Local names for birds give us not only many Newfoundland coinages, but also dialect survivals, and terms representing different things than in the language spoken elsewhere. Typical examples include: . . ._turr_, Atlantic Common Murre; _twillick_, Greater Yellow-legs; _wabby_, Redthroated Loo...
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| Language: | English |
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1970
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/79493 |
| Summary: | turr n Local names for birds give us not only many Newfoundland coinages, but also dialect survivals, and terms representing different things than in the language spoken elsewhere. Typical examples include: . . ._turr_, Atlantic Common Murre; _twillick_, Greater Yellow-legs; _wabby_, Redthroated Loon. PRINTED ITEM G.M. Story MAY 1970 JH MAY 1970 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Not used tuir, murre, baccalieu bird |
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