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lamper eel
[ lam-per ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lamper eel1
First recorded in 1700–10
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lamper eel1
C19 lamper, variant of lamprey
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Example Sentences
In a few moments more he was sadly replying, on behalf of his uncle, "Nothing but a cod-lamper eel!"
From Project Gutenberg
Spiny, egg-like sea-urchins, green wrinkles, and an occasional flounder or lamper-eel gave variety to the catch.
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If there is anything on arth that holds on hard, it's a York Editor; a lamper-eel is nothing to one on 'em.
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