SWOBBERS

Noun

swobbers

plural of swobber

Source: Wiktionary


SWOBBER

Swob"ber, n.

1. See Swabber.

2. pl.

Definition: Four privileged cards, formerly used in betting at the game of whist. [Written also swabber.] Swift.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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