The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #96122   Message #2319128
Posted By: Moleskin Joe
18-Apr-08 - 07:07 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Tramps and Hawkers
Subject: RE: tramps and hawkers
I have always believed "bla" was either bog cotton or the strands of sheep's wool that are quite common where sheep have been. However I can't remember where I got this from. I don't think oatmeal is something you would "gather".