Category Archives: New Hampshire Glossary

New Hampshire Glossary: Drug Mill

Posted on 19 February, 2020 by Janice Brown

The term ‘drug mill’ had a very different meaning in the early years of America’s existence than it does now. A drug mill was a term used to describe both/either the actual “mill” used to process medicine OR the building … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: The Boston Post Cane

Posted on 14 August, 2019 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire (like New England) has historically been home to iconic people, events and objects. Grouped together they make our home wonderfully unique, unconventional and distinctive.  Among these is the tradition of the Boston Post Cane.  If you live in … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Gridiron

Posted on 26 November, 2018 by Janice Brown

This article has nothing to do with the sport of football. So if you arrived at this story looking for pigskin or a sport other than cooking, you can move along. The gridiron I am writing about has to do … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Neat Stock

Posted on 1 September, 2018 by Janice Brown

Neat stock is a livestock term that may have originated in New England, and was used as early as 1782 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Neat stock was often used as payment and barter. 28 December 1782. Providence Rhode Island, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Operative

Posted on 17 June, 2017 by Janice Brown

The term operative was used in several ways during New Hampshire’s history. In 1762 lye was said to be an operative, while in 1785 the poison of a rattlesnake was described as being operative, each meaning they had a strong … Continue reading →

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