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Forum: Questions and Answers 01-10-2012, 22:24

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions I know that nowadays underskirts/slips are rarely worn, but in my youth they were daily apparel. Having your slip showing was to appear immodest, so your friend would advise you using obscure...

Forum: Questions and Answers 01-10-2012, 21:30

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions The term which means 'slip showing' is slated, not slaked.

Forum: Questions and Answers 30-09-2012, 16:27

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions I think you mean 'tuttle' The Dialect Dictionary - Word Tuttle - Language your way (http://www.thedialectdictionary.com/view/letter/Lancashire/6874/)

Forum: Questions and Answers 05-06-2012, 17:10

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions I barf and gag. Barfs are noisy, gags are silent.

Forum: Questions and Answers 16-05-2012, 21:05

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions In my early days in the 40s, the expression 'up the knee moes' meant 'go upstairs - it's bedtime'

Forum: Questions and Answers 28-03-2012, 16:38

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions Wattle is the term for a 'turkey neck' which is age related. There are also changes to the vocal chords due to ageing. Voice Disorders - Aging Voice (http://www.voicemedicine.com/aging.htm)

Forum: Questions and Answers 17-03-2012, 18:12

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions You probably misheard - 'moither' not 'moider' is the word I remember. moither - Wiktionary (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/moither)

Forum: Questions and Answers 16-03-2012, 21:32

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions My dad used it in the 40s. Clog wearing went out of use in the 50s except for a few occupations as workwear.

Forum: Questions and Answers 15-03-2012, 22:45

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions You mean coyts - mentioned here- http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f66/guide-to-accy-for-foreigners-58384.html#post917674

Forum: Questions and Answers 04-09-2011, 14:42

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions give him some jip

Forum: Questions and Answers 28-08-2011, 12:17

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions Ye soft ha'peth

Forum: Questions and Answers 22-08-2011, 15:24

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions I have heard that before. My first ex (a dingle) called them 'shreddies'

Forum: Questions and Answers 19-08-2011, 12:07

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions I still use an expression I recall from my childhood. 'play the white man' It may seem racist by todays standards. I think it derived from the days of playing cowboys and indians as a child. ...

Forum: Questions and Answers 12-08-2011, 22:22

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions Come down go t' pictures tomorra

Forum: Questions and Answers 08-08-2011, 10:03

Replies: 727 Old local expressions Views: 35,684 Posted By MargaretR Re: Old local expressions It's not 'a gate', it's 'agate' Trouble at mill, lancashire,dialect,recipes (http://www.btinternet.com/~troubleatmill/speak.htm#a)

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