inkle weavers?

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not sure if i have spelt this right but when i was a child i would hear my mother say after a couple of friends had fallen out. "they will be as thick as inkle weavers in a bit" never knew what the phrase ment!

2007-03-01 21:37:18 · 2 answers · asked by Sandy D 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups

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I found this:-

INKLE WEAVERS. Supposed to be a very brotherly set of
people; 'as great as two inkle weavers' being a proverbial
saying.

Probably the same as:- 'as thick as theives'

2007-03-01 21:45:27 · answer #1 · answered by Leah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

talkitive women on the linen looms.
Too nosey 4 their own good/and everyone elses.

2007-03-05 14:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋