skeeter
[skee-ter]
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Origin of skeeter
1850–55; by aphesis and respelling, with dial. substitution of -er for final -o
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Examples from the Web for skeeter
Contemporary Examples
They reluctantly agree to share their stories with Skeeter and recruit other maids to rat out their employers, too.
Historical Examples
"This yere's the skeeter flats," imparted Microby, between slaps.
The Gold GirlJames B. Hendryx
“Skeeter and I think they are just great,” and so they chattered on.
The Carter GirlsNell Speed
Say, Skeeter, when you come, bring your fish lines as there is a stream that looks like fish.
The Carter GirlsNell Speed
Lucy and Lil with Frank and his friend Skeeter, went over the mountain.
The Carter GirlsNell Speed
“We might make a basket of our hands and carry her thataway,” suggested Skeeter.
The Carter Girls' Week-End CampNell Speed
Word Origin and History for skeeter
n.
colloquial shortening of mosquito, 1839, American English.
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