"scrimshander" -- new meaning, or misuse? (Or perhaps obsession)

Sun May 11 00:59:55 UTC 2008

I wonder what the DARE files say, if anything. Possibly AMERICAN SPEECH had a note on this over the years. Or DIALECT NOTES, though the OED folks usually check those resources (and NOTES&QUERIES).
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From: Mark Mandel <thnidu at GMAIL.COM>

Date:         Sat, 10 May 2008 20:40:09
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Subject:      Re: [ADS-L] "scrimshander" -- new meaning,
              or misuse? (Or perhaps obsession)

Oddly enough, I'm familiar with this word in this meaning. I don't remember
where I picked it up. (Stand up. Seven steps. Consult. Return to keyboard.)
Probably from dictionary browsing. Amer. Heritage, 3e, has it as "one who
carves scrimshaw".

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