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Old 07-08-2011, 19:47   #11
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Re: Old local expressions

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Originally Posted by jelly baby View Post
I think the expresion is, in fact, 'skens like a basket o' whelps' ie new pups that can't yet see straight. The saying has been changed over the years as no-one seems to call pups whelps nowadays. As far as I know, whelks don't have eyes.
That makes more sense.


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