smitch

[ smich ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Informal.

Origin of smitch¹

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain

Ter tell ye the truth, went on the big man, without noticing Digs remark, we aint got a smitch o meat left.

The figure for a moment turned its head, when, as the light of the lantern fell on it, he recognised the face of Sam Smitch.

Two or three days passed away, when Sam Smitch was well-nigh forgotten.

I looked for grace in him, honest I did, and I couldn't find one smitch, no sir!

"Aw, you ain't got a smitch o' pride," he taunted jealously.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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