 Tuque, chesterfield, eh: 'Canadianisms' dictionary delights wordsmiths Word nerds rejoice — there's a new guide to the Canadian lexicon, eh. A team of researchers have released a newly-updated version of Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles, and it's full of things you'll only hear this side of the border.Commentsview comments in forum Page 1 You need to be a member of CKA and be logged into the site, to comment on news. |
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...now I'm confused.
As for a Chesterfield, we had one of those when I was was young.
As for a Chesterfield, we had one of those when I was was young.
A buddy's dad used to smoke them, he'd steal a couple for us to smoke behind the garage....
As for a Chesterfield, we had one of those when I was was young.
A buddy's dad used to smoke them, he'd steal a couple for us to smoke behind the garage....
I had a professor in University that referred to that big piece of living room furniture as a 'Davenport'.
Where the Hell is Walkoot, or whatever he(she)'s calling him(her)self these days, I figured he'd be all over this story, using it as proof to whatever hairbrain theory he's got going on thie week.......
This is referencing "slang" - why would I bother with that? there's already all kinds of linguistic research on Canadian Raising which proves we say "aboot".
Worked in a furniture factory out of high school and they were 'chesterfield' and love seat combos, not sofas. Wish The Brick would at least use Canajun in their ads!