guyver
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of guyver
First recorded in 1865–70; origin obscure; perhaps to be identified with dial. (N England) givour greedy, gluttonous, but sense shift unexplained
Example Sentences
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Done me bit 'n' done it well, Got the tag iv plate to tell; Square Gallipoli surviver, With a touch iv Colonel's guyver.
From 'Hello, Soldier!' Khaki Verse by Edward Dyson
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