Date:  Fri, 16 Dec 1994 09:31:57 -0600

From:  Mary Howe <HOWE[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]UKANVAX.BITNET>

Subject: pigs, hoick



I'm stunned to discover that 'pigs' meaning orange or tangerine sections

is not a family word. I've never heard it anywhere but at home. I grew

up in New England (mostly R.I.).



So while I'm thinking about home words, has anyone else ever heard or

used the word 'hoick' meaning to hoist or hike, usually with clothing?

(It's obvious where this one came from.) "Those pants are too loose

in the waist, you'd better get a belt to hoick them up."



Mary Howe



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