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Different Names For Waven From English Coastal Speech
A garbled colonial-era text blends dialect notes on sea terms with a Philadelphia Telegraph piece. It catalogues terms for waves and foam such as rollona home and spoon deft, then shifts to a conversation about wage raises and worker attitudes. The excerpt ends with a poetic glimpse of a dandelion as a street symbol of resilience.
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Lincolnhire
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