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scatterbrain

[skat-er-breyn] / ˈskæt ərˌbreɪn /




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An unsung gem from Hail to the Thief, Scatterbrain prescribes halting rhythms and deconstructed chords to a narrator fretting over his identity.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2020

At last, Handy Andy, who happened to be in town with Scatterbrain, was despatched to hurry them, and his orders were not to come back without them.

From Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life by Lover, Samuel

Yes, Lord Scatterbrain, true to his original practice, was author of all.

From Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life by Lover, Samuel

The show of hands was declared to be in favour of Egan, whereupon a poll was demanded on the part of Scatterbrain, after which every one began to move from the court-house.

From Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes by Lover, Samuel

The news of the attack on Lord Scatterbrain ran over the country like wildfire, and his conduct throughout the affair raised his character wonderfully in the opinion of all classes.

From Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life by Lover, Samuel




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