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- ↑ "Dictionary of Newfoundland English Preface 2nd Edition". www.heritage.nf.ca. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ↑ Kirwin, W.J.; Story, G.M.; Widdowson, J.D.A. (1982). Dictionary of Newfoundland English . University of Toronto Press. ISBN 9780802068194.
- ↑ "Department of Folklore". Memorial University of Newfoundland. Retrieved 2018-08-02.