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Old 19-08-2011, 12:00   #137
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Re: Old local expressions

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Originally Posted by garinda
Re: Nori bricks, my Dad never really swore, when we'd pushed him too far he'd say 'Bloody Nori', not really swearing as the bricks are red.

That swear word is Bloody Norah.
Nowt to do wi nori bricks, but don't ask me where it comes from.
Retlaw.
Agreed. It was only a thought, because unlike bloody nora/flaming nora, it was pronounced nori locally.

Certainly in my primary school days.
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