Datapoint Newfoundland English/A-prefixing on elements other than ing-forms

Variety: Newfoundland English
Feature: A-prefixing on elements other than ing-forms
Value: C - feature exists, but is extremely rare
Informants: Sandra Clarke

Examples

Example 2095:
You've a-killed your mother.

Source: Halpert et al. 1996: #101

Example 2096:
"I'm a ol' man" he said "a-past mi labour"

Source: Halpert et al. 1996: #101