poddie
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of poddie
C21
Example Sentences
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"Don't know as we do," replied Poddie, dubiously.
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"Do tell us all about them," begged Poddie, earnestly, "for I want to know if they're anything like our bath at Central Park—whether they have hanging rings, a flying trapeze, and places to dive off of."
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"What a crowd of boys!" thought Poddie, as his eye roved from one to another of the hundred ducking, diving, splashing little and big fellows, who were laughing and shouting with delight.
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"I don't believe you have more fun at the Central Park bath, Poddie."
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"Beg pardon—did you call them repeaters? what's that?" inquired Poddie, politely.
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