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New Hampshire Glossary: Skylarking and Watermelon Frolics

Posted on 23 March, 2013 by Janice Brown

“Clowning around, acting up, horsing around, showing off, showboating” — all of these are terms that probably bring energetic pranks to mind.  While researching the “Squog” section of Manchester, New Hampshire, I came across a sad newspaper notice about one … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Chirugeon

Posted on 9 February, 2011 by Janice Brown

Chirugeon, also written “chirurgeon,” was the name for a colonial surgeon. In addition to performing surgical operations they were able … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Dowser

Posted on 30 July, 2008 by Janice Brown

A dowser is a person who is able to locate water, and sometimes precious metals. On a few documented occasions, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Tin Reflector Oven

Posted on 9 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

Tin reflector ovens were used to cook food in the late 18th century and early 19th century, in conjunction with … 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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