Category Archives: New Hampshire Glossary

New Hampshire Glossary: Town Crier

Posted on 25 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

town crier– a person selected to shout or “cry” the town news aloud.

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New Hampshire Glossary: Salt Marsh

Posted on 23 September, 2006 by Janice Brown

A salt marsh is a coastal wetland rich in marine life,

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New Hampshire Glossary: Quarry

Posted on 28 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

quarry– a quarry is a type of open-pit mine from which rock or minerals are extracted.

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New Hampshire Glossary: Yankee Notions

Posted on 18 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

Yankee notions– goods made in New England, made widely known by traveling Yankee peddlers (salespeople).

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New Hampshire Glossary: Scotch-Irish

Posted on 14 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

Scotch-Irish– i.e. Ulster-Scots,” a term used to refer to the descendants of Lowland Scottish people who live in Ulster, … Continue reading →

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