Talk:swamper
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swamper
Needs cleanup (and probably verification too). I note that the "US definitions" include UK-specific terms. --EncycloPetey 19:31, 26 April 2009 (UTC)
- Sent to RFV --Volants 14:53, 5 February 2010 (UTC)
- Now fairly deswamped. Ƿidsiþ 16:08, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
RFV discussion [edit]
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This is also on WT:RFC. Another user suggested a verificiation. The definitions are:
- (UK) One who swamps or overwhelms, as by superior numbers. (Orig: late 19th century)
- (Australia) a person who travels by foot but has his belongings on a wagon.
- (North America) A person who clears a road for lumberers in a forest or swamp.
- (North America) A general employee in a liquor saloon; a cook's assistant.
- (North America) A truck driver's assistant; an assistant to a driver of horses, mules or bullocks.
- (North America) A person who lives in a swampy area.
- (North America) A handyman.
--Volants 14:51, 5 February 2010 (UTC)
- I've cited almost all the senses. They're all in my OED and other dicts, so I think it's basically fine -- although more cites would always be nice. Ƿidsiþ 15:29, 7 February 2010 (UTC)
Striking: I'll replace the {{rfv}} with {{rfquote}}, since no one seems to object to Widsith's statement that it's basically fine, and since it's not really sporting to RFV this many senses at once! Anyone wishing to re-RFV any of these senses may do so, but please use {{rfv-sense}} and focus on the specific senses you doubt. —RuakhTALK 23:58, 27 August 2010 (UTC)
