Thanks for the replies, folks. I realize that "nonsense" can be just "nonsense" in such lyrics but the phrase in question seems to tantalize with obscure meaning, perhaps lost over time. I don't think E.C. & Ona Ball are saying "to find me" (though the Garcia lyric and other sources put it that way). It sounds more like "to bind me" - which would make sense when talking about a dress. Also the word "roll" could mean a roll of cloth. None of this speculation is meant to minimize the joy of this tune, one of my absolute favorites (especially by the Balls) among the wealth of traditional folk tunes. I'm just curious...
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