Synonyms for swamper
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : swom-per |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈswɒm pər |
Top 10 synonyms for swamper Other synonyms for the word swamper
Définition of swamper
Origin :- 1735, "one who lives in a swampy district," from swamp (n.). Meaning "workman who clears a lumber road through swamp or forest" is 1857, American English; meaning "all-purpose assistant in a restaurant or saloon" is from 1907.
- As in custodian : noun caretaker, maintenance person
- The swamper disclaimed the generous imputation with a shake of the head.
- Extract from : « Bonaventure » by George Washington Cable
- The swamper stood up with his own eyes full, but his voice was firm.
- Extract from : « Bonaventure » by George Washington Cable
- "Give them both the thrashing and the preaching," said the swamper.
- Extract from : « The Lumberjack Sky Pilot » by Thomas D. Whittles
- Penny and Louise thanked the swamper and paid him for use of the boat.
- Extract from : « Swamp Island » by Mildred A. Wirt
- The swamper stared steadily at her a moment, saying nothing.
- Extract from : « Swamp Island » by Mildred A. Wirt
- After a few minutes, the swamper thrust the pan back into its hiding place.
- Extract from : « Swamp Island » by Mildred A. Wirt
- And for his swamper's labor he was almost fastidiously clean.
- Extract from : « Star Hunter » by Andre Alice Norton
- He looked about him as if he expected the swamper to materialize out of thin air.
- Extract from : « Ralestone Luck » by Andre Norton
- Val stood there, ill at ease, while the swamper eyed him composedly.
- Extract from : « Ralestone Luck » by Andre Norton
- The swamper looked up at Val's hail but this time he did not leave.
- Extract from : « Ralestone Luck » by Andre Norton
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