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05-09-2011, 12:00
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Something along those lines Retlaw....and I have googled it and it does seem to have been used in the military...but spelled embuggerance. Must've been where Dad picked it up.
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05-09-2011, 13:08
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05-09-2011, 13:18
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con he mank it, is another i recall. mank meaning use,or work.
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05-09-2011, 13:23
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05-09-2011, 13:58
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Snap and bait - a packed lunch.
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05-09-2011, 13:59
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Sneck - the latch on a gate/door.
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05-09-2011, 14:01
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Spiggy/speg - chewing gum.
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05-09-2011, 14:02
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Barmcake - a foolish person.
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05-09-2011, 14:11
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I'll pay the lecky bill.
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Scram - Depart quickly.
Scran - food.
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05-09-2011, 14:21
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Piddle about - waste time.
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05-09-2011, 14:22
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Play silly beggars - mess about.
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