bawn

bawn n Noun. A wide expanse of foreshore on which fish or nets may be dried. 'He put his trap on the bawn.' It is more frequently spoken of as a place for drying cod-traps [than fish]. See cited quotation. Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Not used

Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1955
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/8522
Description
Summary:bawn n Noun. A wide expanse of foreshore on which fish or nets may be dried. 'He put his trap on the bawn.' It is more frequently spoken of as a place for drying cod-traps [than fish]. See cited quotation. Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 2 Not used