In article ,
Mike Lyle wrote:
Nick Maclaren wrote:
In article . 150,
Victoria Clare writes:
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3) 'my lover' - surely a South Devon term, not a Cornish one?

Probably. "My love" was the form used, though "my dear" was
more common if I recall correctly.

I wish I could remember clearly, but I can't actually place "My
lover" with any precision -- you could even convince me it was Wilts;
but the expression in East Devon, just south of the Moor, was
certainly "Mah dearr". As England goes, Devon's a big place.

I was referring to Cornwall. I have never lived in Devon.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.