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Pull-Haul
June 2, 2012 8:51 am
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The term pull-haul, meaning "a verbal conflict," is heard in New England, particularly Maine. A 1914 citation in the Dictionary of American Regional English alludes to all the pull-hauling among churches when a new congregant moves to town. This is part of a complete episode.
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