trounce
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This 'ere Sam Bonaday, tho' he came an' settled down i' these parts, was a bettermost body i' some ways, an' had a-seen a heap o' life 'long wi' ould Commodore Trounce.
From The Astonishing History of Troy Town by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
"Bax is busy with some of the other freshers," Plunger was saying; "so you'd better get over your introduction to Mrs. Trounce, and we'll hunt up old Bax after."
From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)
"You must make up your mind to get off that bed as soon as possible, mustn't he, Mrs. Trounce?"
From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)
I'll take your place till Mrs. Trounce returns.
From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)
"You were the first one he asked for when he came to his senses," said Mrs. Trounce, as Paul stepped softly to the bedside.
From The Hero of Garside School by Panting, J. Harwood, (James Harwood)
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