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New Hampshire Slanguage: Spiffy

Posted on 18 February, 2008 by Janice Brown

The word spiffy is an American English slang word that has been in use at least as early as 1853, … Continue reading →

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Grays vs Reds: America’s Third War With Great Britain

Posted on 10 February, 2008 by Janice Brown

The American Grays stand proud and strong, with strong stocky bodies and eyes that are bright and attentive. In 1867 … Continue reading →

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Cooking in Colonial New Hampshire

Posted on 17 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

In colonial New Hampshire, the kitchen fireplace was the first and largest of all the hearths in the early home. … Continue reading →

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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: 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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