Glossary
A
A : I. Pronounced short.
a : it; e.g., “a be’n ondly” = it was only.
a : intrusive word; e.g., “a t’row”= throw.
a : by; e.g., “a day” = by day.
a : to,—as in “a school.”
a : is; e.g., “Dis a fe me luck” = This is my luck.
a’ : at.
abouten : about.
a come : is coming.
agains’ : against.
a-how : how.
aldough : although.
a-limber : gently waving.
an’ : and.
’an : than.
anedder : another.
a no : it is not; e.g., “a no true” = it is not true.
aroun’ : around.
as much wort’ while : of as much value.
a whe’ mumma deh?—where is mamma?
B
ball-pan man : vendor of patties.
ban’ : band.
bare-face : impudence.
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