trounce
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The door opened as he spoke, and Mrs. Trounce entered.
From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)
I'll take your place till Mrs. Trounce returns.
From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)
Mrs. Trounce, who was at heart rather an amiable woman, was busily engaged in her room sorting out an endless array of boys' wearing apparel.
From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)
Then, my dear Trounce, or my dear Sergeant, or my dear Serjeant Trounce, take yourself away.
From St. Patrick's day, or, the scheming lieutenant : a farce in one act by Sheridan, Richard Brinsley
Trounce: Good soldiers, and fellow-gentlemen, if you make me your spokesman, you will show the more judgment; and let me alone for the argument.
From St. Patrick's day, or, the scheming lieutenant : a farce in one act by Sheridan, Richard Brinsley
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