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Jewelled swords worn at kings' levees Were suspended next midshipmen's dirks, and these Elbowed stilettos come from Spain, Chased with some splendid Hidalgo's name.

From Sword Blades and Poppy Seed by Lowell, Amy

Elbowed me right along just because they saw the President wanted to talk with me.

From Shadow and Light An Autobiography with Reminiscences of the Last and Present Century by Washington, Booker T.