SWELL-MOB
\swˈɛlmˈɒb], \swˈɛlmˈɒb], \s_w_ˈɛ_l_m_ˈɒ_b]\
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A company of well-dressed thieves following their calling, and acting in concert; ground-swell-see ground; organ-swell, a certain number of pipes enclosed in a box, the gradual opening of which produces increased sound.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.