saft
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Ay, I tried no to take them, but—Oh, lads, it’s queer to think how saft I was.
From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
“Ay,” said Tosh, eagerly, “but will it be a saft, cowdie sweet ding-on?”
From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
He thinks possibly––” “’Tis useless to cover the truth wi’ saft words, shuriff,” Douglas interrupted glumly.
From Rim o' the World by Fischer, Anton Otto
"My maidens, easy wi' my back, And easy wi' my side; O set my saddle saft, Willie,75 I am a tender bride."
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume II (of 8) by Various
Here the guidman sall bide awee To dwall amang the deid; to see Auld faces clear in fancy’s e’e; Belike to hear Auld voices fa’in’ saft an’ slee On fancy’s ear.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
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