skelp

Example Sentences

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David Narey's famous skelp to put Scotland one up against Brazil in 1982 was the exact point at which the rot set in.

From The Guardian • Jun. 7, 2010

"I was juist comin' oot at the kirk door," says I, "when the minister cam' skelp up again' me."

From My Man Sandy by Salmond, J. B.

It’s a good skelp, a fine head o’ hair an’ I wuz proud o’ it.

From The Eyes of the Woods A story of the Ancient Wilderness by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

What's more just now, gineral," shouted a half-angry ranger, "'twasn't your place to lose yer skelp a-comin'.

From The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo by Stoddard, William O.

"Begging my paurdon 'll no dae," was the retort, "I'm gaun to gie ye a skelp o' the lug!"

From Prince Fortunatus by Black, William