...with wooden teeth, chewing on an otters nose...

German translation: s.u.

07:49 Sep 23, 2004
English to German translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Folklore
English term or phrase: ...with wooden teeth, chewing on an otters nose...
"I also like Morris dancing. My friend says he could see me in big skirts with wooden teeth, chewing on an otters nose and possibly sporting the plague..."
Help! Chewing on an otter's nose? As in some sort of "medieval behaviour", eating weird animals? Or is there a saying behind this? I appreciate suggestions...
Sandra Pontow
Local time: 09:19
German translation:s.u.
Explanation:
mit hölzernen Zähnen und auf einer Otternase kauend
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Thanks for your help. Monty Python, bingo...
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s.u.


Explanation:
mit hölzernen Zähnen und auf einer Otternase kauend

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Local time: 09:19
Native speaker of: German
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Thanks for your help. Monty Python, bingo...

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agree  Claudia Krysztofiak: oder vielleicht einfach "Otternasen kauend". Ich weiß nicht wieviele man davon so auf einmal in den Mund kriegt. ;-)
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  -> Grrr. Ich glaub', bei mir wär's keine einzige .... ;-)))
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