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Old 28-03-2012, 16:38   #470
MargaretR
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Re: Old local expressions

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Originally Posted by mobertol View Post
Mum had a frog in her throat this morning and told me that her mum always used to call it "Old woman's wattle" - new one to me
Wattle is the term for a 'turkey neck' which is age related.
There are also changes to the vocal chords due to ageing.
Voice Disorders - Aging Voice
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