smitch

[smich]

noun Informal.

Origin of smitch

First recorded in 1830–40; origin uncertain

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I looked for grace in him, honest I did, and I couldn't find one smitch, no sir!
Pippin; A Wandering Flame
Laura E. Richards
"Aw, you ain't got a smitch o' pride," he taunted jealously.
The Plow-Woman
Eleanor Gates
Ter tell ye the truth, went on the big man, without noticing Digs remark, we aint got a smitch o meat left.
The Trail Boys on the Plains
Jay Winthrop Allen