Date:  Tue, 4 Apr 1995 10:44:56 -0700

From:  Gail Stygall <stygall[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]U.WASHINGTON.EDU>

Subject: Re: Tom Murray's example "this needs washed"



Cathy:

Growing up in mid Indiana in the 50's and 60's, I had never heard the term

until my (ex)husband's mother, from southern Indiana, used it with all

domestic tasks. My ex used it, too, but only for domestic stuff, e.g.,

the baby needs changed, the dishes need washed.

Gail



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