Guernsey Folk Lore / a collection of popular superstitions, legendary tales, peculiar customs, proverbs, weather sayings, etc., of the people of that island

by Sir Edgar MacCulloch

Jeudi, Vendredi—Fort travâs

Samedi—A la ville

Dimanche—Vée les filles.”

[251] The smallest local coin, value one-eighth of a penny.

[252] “Martin” and “Mauger” are two of the most widely spread of the country names.

Guernsey Local Nick-Names.

Alderney = Vâques (Cows).

Sark = Corbins (Crows).

Jersey = Crapauds (Toads).

Guernsey = Anes (Donkeys).