Definitions
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- noun the quantity that a dustpan will hold
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Examples
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If an 'ol' woman swep 'up th' woods she'd git a dustpanful. "
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If an ol 'woman swep' up th 'woods she'd git a dustpanful. "
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If an’ ol’ woman swep’ up th’ woods she’d git a dustpanful. "
The Red Badge of Courage Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900 1895
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If an ol 'woman swep' up th 'woods she'd git a dustpanful. "
The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane 1885
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If an 'ol' woman swep 'up th' woods she'd git a dustpanful. "
The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane 1885
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