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Another old term from the diary
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:54 pm
by LibraryLady2
Is anyone familiar with "dog drum?"
Re: Another old term from the diary
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:06 pm
by grouchy
Nope.
Re: Another old term from the diary
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:54 pm
by grouchy
Could you tell us how the term was used. Time of year, in conjunction with a task, etc.
Re: Another old term from the diary
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:58 pm
by LibraryLady2
He sent the hired man to bring back dog drum that has been at neighbor's farm for 8 months.
This is March of 1873.
Re: Another old term from the diary
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:16 pm
by Kiamichi
It sounds like it is just the name of a dog that has strayed.
Re: Another old term from the diary
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:33 pm
by Red Oak
Could it be a barrel of some sort ?
Re: Another old term from the diary
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:14 am
by grouchy
That sounds likely.