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Thread #163316   Message #3895182
Posted By: Senoufou
21-Dec-17 - 01:36 PM
Thread Name: BS: anyone recognise these words?
Subject: RE: BS: anyone recognise these words?
I think 'beddytwine' could be Common Dodder (Cuscuta epithymum) It's a parasitic plant and can grow on trees, but also makes a thick mat on heathland and pasture (although it's been much eradicated by modern herbicides)

I've always chitted my seed potatoes by cutting them into pieces and getting them to sprout in a tray before planting
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I actually had a dirndl skirt (just after the war) as a little girl, so did many of my friends.

Women would knit a complete layette in white for an expected baby (matinee jacket, bootees, bonnet etc) My mother and I did this for any pregnant ladies we knew.

My father and uncle would often play cribbage, and when totting up the score would say "One for his nibs." meaning the Jack. I've also heard this as "One for his nob" but they used to say 'nibs'.