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School: Tarmon (roll number 13997)

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An Tearmann, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
P. Layden
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    No.6 What is the difference between a crockery dealer and a cabinet maker?
    One sells tea sets and the other settees.
    No.7 What is the difference between a spendthrift and a pillow?
    One is hard up and the other is soft down.
    No.8 Patch upon patch without without any stitches riddle me that and I will buy you a pair of breeches
    A head of cabbage
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
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    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Dan Gralton
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    86
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Na Fálta, Co. Liatroma