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Thread #79877   Message #1451822
Posted By: Tradsinger
04-Apr-05 - 12:58 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Padstow's Obby Oss
Subject: RE: Folklore: Padstow's Obby Oss
Azizi asks about the phrase 'Oss 'Oss. This is shouted from time to time during the day in the Obby Oss processions. One person shouts "Oss oss" and everyone shouts back "Wee oss". Why and what does it mean? Haven't a clue, but it's what they do in Padstow on May Day.

Oss Oss

Gwilym