Guernsey French/Dictionaries/Folklore

These are specific words and phrases related to the stories and folklore of the island.

Amouareuse: a floating tea leaf which indicated the drinker would soon have a fiancée
Baté: a piece of coal that leaps out of the fire, an indicator of good luck
Cossard: serrated wrack. The pods were gathered in late May/early June, slit and the resulting juice mixed and bottle with rum. This was believed to relieve rheumatism when rubbed on affected areas.
Gênet: Butchers Broom. A piece of Butchers Broom carried on the person would prevent witches casting spells on them.
Le Petite St. Michel: the period between 7th-10th October. If an easterly wind predominated at this time, it was believed the wind will come from the same direction for three quarters of the year.
Mourants l'âne des: an "apparition" seen in St Andrews

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