smitch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of smitch
First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Astonished by the smitch of dust from their own files, Prosecutor Courtney's lawyers wired Hollywood police to snatch Convict Bioff from his Hollywoodland palace on Santa Monica Boulevard, head him back toward prison.
From Time Magazine Archive
British, Canadian and Swedish Governments, were only a smitch under the old high rates.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Not a smitch of work since I come out of the woods," admitted the bewhiskered man, rising quickly from the stoop to make way for Janice.
From How Janice Day Won by Long, Helen Beecher
To us standing in the corner waiting our turn, it seemed that every "smitch" of the dinner was in danger, for the others were not far behind Ed and Dan.
From A Son of the Middle Border by Garland, Hamlin
That wery brea'th that I cut an' sewed myself, out of my own rags, an' not a smitch of your'n in it, an' hadn't much more'n just got laid down ready for winter.
From The Brass Bound Box by Horne, Diantha W.
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