swopping
Example Sentences
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He passed away most of his time on board in swopping watch lies with the other passengers and good-naturedly spoiling their Waterburys.
From While the Billy Boils by Henry Lawson
The canvas-backed duck has been praised as highly as the “swopping, swopping mallard” of a comfortable college in Oxford.
From Lost Leaders by W. Pett (William Pett) Ridge
A good newspaper, if properly conducted, could have some fun and get a good many advertisements by swopping kind words at regular catalogue prices for goods.
From A Guest at the Ludlow and Other Stories by Edgar Wilson
That "swopping" bird, still justly respected, was thought, for many ages, to linger in the college of which he is the protector.
From Oxford by Andrew Lang
The friendship that had begun in England was quickly renewed, and soon both were laughing over the Prince's experiences on his tour and "swopping" impressions.
From Westward with the Prince of Wales by W. Douglas (Wilfrid Douglas) Newton
