swabifiˈcation humorous nonce-wd.
[f. swab n.1 + -ification.]
Mopping.
1833 M. Scott Tom Cringle xvi, Here a large puff and blow, and a swabification of the white handkerchief, while the congregation blow a flourish of trumpets. |
swabifiˈcation humorous nonce-wd.
[f. swab n.1 + -ification.]
Mopping.
1833 M. Scott Tom Cringle xvi, Here a large puff and blow, and a swabification of the white handkerchief, while the congregation blow a flourish of trumpets. |
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