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But all the din of the isles that the Delver heaves in foam In the draught of the undertow glides out to the sea-gods' home.

From The Life and Death of Cormac the Skald by Collingwood, W. G. (William Gershom)

Delver in Nevada mine, Scotch laird bawling "Auld Lang Syne."

From Pipe and Pouch The Smoker's Own Book of Poetry by Various

For thee a feast the Schoolboy strews At noontide, when the form's forsook; A worm to thee the Delver throws, And Angler when he baits his hook.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 475, February 5, 1831 by Various