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hasty note
DCHP-2 (Jul 2016)
Spelling variants:hasti-note
n.
a small folded card with a decorative front; a type of greeting card (see Image 1).
Type: 2. Preservation — The term is likely a preservation, as it is also found in the US in the 19th century. As Chart 1 shows, today the spelling variant hasti note is exclusively used in Canada. Internet searches reveal that hasti note is slightly more prevalent than hasti-note, but it is the latter variant that appears in some of the quotations below.
See also COD-2, s.v. "hasty note", which is labelled "Cdn".
See also COD-2, s.v. "hasty note", which is labelled "Cdn".
Quotations
1843
He had no sooner alighted at home than he was presented with a hasty note, which had been some days awaiting him, from Sibyl's father, inviting him -- a film came over his eyes, and the pulsation of his heart was paralyzed -- inviting to what he knew would give him great pleasure, to Sibyl's wedding!
1873
Lucia had been invited, but Maurice, who had arrived late, had brought a hasty note from her, excusing herself on the plea of her mother's not being well.
1908
She went over to her desk and scratched off a hasty note while her aunt finished her part of the packing.
1981
This hasty note is to thank you for your insight on this issue, and for your willingness to bring your views to the attention of all Canadians.
1985
An etching entitled Sunflower, donated to the Montreal Oral School for the Deaf by noted artist Ghitta Caiserman Roth in recognition of the International Youth Year, adorns the cover of a new hasti-note, available from the school, 5851 Upper Lachine Rd., in packages of 10 for $4.
1989
There will be booths of handicrafts, home cooking, Christmas cards, Old and Almost New items, hand knits and hasty notes.
1998
Description: Wholesale card business producing hasty notes and postcards. Beautiful Canadian scenes produced by local artists.
2003
He also expanded on what was available in his booth. To his line of framed photos he added matted pieces and hasti-note cards.
References
- COD-2
Images
Chart 1: Internet Domain Search, 14 Aug. 2012
