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New Hampshire Glossary: Oysters (Aw Shucks)

Posted on 15 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

“Oysters are not good in the month that has not an R in it…”

This saying was penned … Continue reading →

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New Hampsha’s Weatha’ Glossary

Posted on 12 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

For a new resident to be successfully integrated into New Hampshire society,

they must become familiar with the following New … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Johnnycake

Posted on 10 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

Let me make this perfectly clear…  Johnnycake is NOT a New Hampshire “Glossary” word…

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New Hampshire Glossary: Pocket

Posted on 23 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

If you are wondering how a simple word like “pocket” ended up in this glossary….

you are assuming that … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Hog Reeve

Posted on 8 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

hog-reeve (hog reefe) – an elected position in early New Hampshire townships. Settlers often let livestock graze in the woods around … Continue reading →

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