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GUEST | Origins: Jerry Go and Oil That Car (64* d) | RE: Origins: Jerry Go and Oil That Car | 27 Jun 20 |
"Tar" in this usage is likely a variation of "tarry" (pronounced "terry") meaning to delay or loiter. Take a look at "Drill ye Tarriers, Drill" for another period usage in a railroad work song. |