skelp
Example Sentences
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David Narey's famous skelp to put Scotland one up against Brazil in 1982 was the exact point at which the rot set in.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 7, 2010
He would have lost both skelp an' standin' if he had.
From Wolfville Days by Alfred Henry Lewis
"Begging my paurdon 'll no dae," was the retort, "I'm gaun to gie ye a skelp o' the lug!"
From Prince Fortunatus by William Black
After the skelp dance is over, Bill an' Jim tiptoes over mighty quiet an' sedate, an' Jim takes their prey by the tail an' yanks it.
From Wolfville by Alfred Henry Lewis
Of course, while this party's blind with the nose-paint, he's easy; an' Fowler tharupon e'llects his skelp in manner, form an' time to suit his tastes.
From Wolfville Days by Alfred Henry Lewis
