staggerer
- a word derived from stagger.
Example Sentences
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“Nonsense!” gasped the trainer, as soon as he could get his breath after the staggerer he had received.
From Sir Hilton's Sin by Fenn, George Manville
The fust reel staggerer was the reel Firemen, about a thowsand on 'em, a marching along as bold as their brass Helmets.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, November 21, 1891 by Various
This was a staggerer, but Vipan was equal to it.
From Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West by Mitford, Bertram
So he had put his letter firmly on Pym's table; but it was a staggerer to find that gentleman in possession of the others.
From Tommy and Grizel by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
But this I can most trewly say, that my slice of luck during this larst munth is worthy of being called a reel staggerer!
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, November 5, 1892 by Various
