’pon
Britishpreposition
contraction
Example Sentences
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“You are three men of sin, whom destiny has belched up ’pon this island,” Cymbeline crowed, rolling her eyes at the disturbance.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
"Well, 'pon my word, I don't know," replied Dizzy, who may have been a little surprised at the directness of the inquiry, but didn't show it.
From Peter Binney A Novel by Marshall, Archibald
“You’re a rum fellow, Tony,” he retorted, “and ’pon my word it’s precious disappointing.
From The Story of Antony Grace by Fenn, George Manville
She's a charming woman, and, although she didn't listen to my nonsense, 'pon my honor!
From Fr?d?rique; vol. 2 by Kock, Charles Paul de
At any rate, you and I make no pretences and, 'pon my soul!
From The Sins of the Children A Novel by Hamilton, Cosmo
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