Category Archives: New Hampshire Glossary

New Hampshire Glossary: Whetstone

Posted on 4 June, 2007 by Janice Brown

whetstone– a sharpening stone used to sharpen the edge of metal tools and weapons (such as knives, scissors, and … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Rhubarb

Posted on 23 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

Not native to the United States, rhubarb can be found on the list of good imported from Europe in the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Black Fly (They're Back!)

Posted on 11 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

Black flies are tiny annoying insects that occur in large numbers in the spring and early summer months in New … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Lithobolia–The Stone Throwing Devil

Posted on 7 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

Lithobolia, or the Stone-Throwing Devil, was a term used to describe a type of  poltergeist that reportedly harassed a New … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Frost Heave

Posted on 29 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

No, one of Robert Frost's descendants is not getting ready to “toss their cookies.”

Instead “frost heaves” are unnatural speed … Continue reading →

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