bittock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bittock
Example Sentences
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A Mile an’ a Bittock A mile an’ a bittock, a mile or twa 110 V. A Lowden Sabbath Morn The clinkum-clank o’ Sabbath bells 111 VI.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
One man he shaved for two scones and another for a bittock of cheese, and he was in demand, because there was no other barber on board.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 09 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
A mile an' a bittock, a mile or twa, Abune the burn, ayont the law, Davie an' Donal' an' Cherlie an' a', An' the mune was shinin' clearly!
From Underwoods by Stevenson, Robert Louis
He ate his saumon wi' his fork in ae hand, and a bittock of bread in the other.
From Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 by Lever, Charles James
This is but a bittock of mineral worth a thousand dinars; why dost thou style it a jewel?
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 10 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
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