Defining dialect
Which is the correct definition for the following words?
whisht
a) Card-game, precursor to whist. b) Onomatopoeic word for the
sound of an owl in flight. c) To remain silent.
snollygoster
a) The long stick used by knocker-uppers responsible for rousing miners for the early morning shift. b) Nickname for the dumbwaiter lift in the kitchen of a mansion or large house. c) Person in office who is motivated by personal gain rather than public service.
betrump
a) To belch deliberately and
excessively loudly. b) To cheat. c) To swear.