Category Archives: New Hampshire Slanguage

New Hampshire Slanguage: Bulkhead

Posted on 14 October, 2007 by Janice Brown

Would a “bulkhead,” by any other name squeak as sweet? I say nay! 

In other parts of the county this … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Slanguage: Conniver

Posted on 31 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

Conniver \Con*niv”er\, n.
   One who connives.

Although the origin of the word conniver is from the Latin connivere… Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Slanguage: Puckerbrush

Posted on 27 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

The word “puckerbrush” usually describes an area of land that is mostly composed of scrub-brush. Often land formerly used in … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Slanguage: Hornpout

Posted on 12 July, 2007 by Janice Brown

No self-respecting New Hampshire fisherman (or woman) can ply their leisure pastime for long…

before they end up with a … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Slanguage: Ascared

Posted on 8 June, 2007 by Janice Brown

The word, “ascared,” (sometimes pronounced “ascairt”) is considered a “regional” word

which means to fear, or to be afraid.  Growing … Continue reading →

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