DrDirtPhD t1_j49oq1w wrote
Probably "câlice"
saigonk t1_j49qkh2 wrote
This is it right here.
It means chalice, or the chalice that the wine for church is in, its slang and when used is considered a curse term, like god dammit, or Jesus Christ!
heavymetaltshirt t1_j4axx0e wrote
I think that’s right. Lots of Canadian French swears are religious in nature. Like “tabernak!”
saigonk t1_j4b3s10 wrote
For sure, don’t say tabernac up north, it’s like screaming the C word in a room full of women.
AnythingToAvoidWork t1_j4czd9c wrote
My grandfather used to say it when he was really angry and it definitely had an effect on the room lol
SameProfession254 t1_j4biowy wrote
this must be it. Thank you! I have such funny memories of this time lol. She would catch us smoking cigs and come running with a wooden spoon "Eh calice!"
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