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SWABBER

\swˈɒbə], \swˈɒbə], \s_w_ˈɒ_b_ə]\

Definitions of SWABBER

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Formerly, an interior officer on board of British ships of war, whose business it was to see that the ship was kept clean.
Same as Swobber, 2.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

One who uses a swab to clean a floor or deck.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

An inferior officer appointed to see the ship kept clean.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. One who uses a swab to clean a floor or deck ;-an inferior officer on board of ships of war, whose business it is to see that the ship is kept clean.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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