2. pl. Four privileged cards, formerly used in betting at the game of whist. [Written also {swabber}.] --Swift. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
swobber — swob, swobber, etc same as ↑swab, ↑swabber, etc. * * * swob, swobber var. swab, swabber … Useful english dictionary
swabber — Swobber Swob ber, n. 1. See {Swabber}. [1913 Webster] 2. pl. Four privileged cards, formerly used in betting at the game of whist. [Written also {swabber}.] Swift. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
swob — var. of SWAB. * * * I noun cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors • Syn: ↑swab, ↑mop • Derivationally related forms: ↑mop (for: ↑mop), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Swabber — Swab ber, n. [D. zwabber; cf.D. zwabberen to swab, G. schwabbern, Dan. svabre, Sw. svab a swab, svabla to swab.] 1. One who swabs a floor or desk. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) Formerly, an interior officer on board of British ships of war,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
swobswobber — swob, swobber, etc same as swab, swabber, etc … Useful english dictionary
