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Old 12-01-2009, 01:23 AM
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k3n
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Hey amma I've got stacks of fabric galimaufreys! (or is it 'galimaufreies'?)

Here's a Northern English one -

'to fettle' a verb meaning to fiddle about with something in a constructive way in order to sort it out. To call someone a 'fettler' is a term of affection. For example, if the kettle is broken you could 'fettle the kettle'

Also used as an adjective in regular English 'to be in fine fettle' - to be in good form. :mrgreen:

Also Northern 'mek a brew' - to make a cup of tea. Only in a pot with leaves NOT a bag in a cup! :shock: :-D
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