swob´ber
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swob — var. of SWAB. * * * I noun cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors • Syn: ↑swab, ↑mop • Derivationally related forms: ↑mop (for: ↑mop), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
swab|ber — «SWOB uhr», noun. 1. a person who uses a swab. 2. a mop; swab. 3. a kind of mop for cleaning ovens. 4. Slang. a swab. ╂[< earlier Dutch zwabber < zwabben swab] … Useful english dictionary
swabber — Swobber Swob ber, n. 1. See {Swabber}. [1913 Webster] 2. pl. Four privileged cards, formerly used in betting at the game of whist. [Written also {swabber}.] Swift. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Swobber — Swob ber, n. 1. See {Swabber}. [1913 Webster] 2. pl. Four privileged cards, formerly used in betting at the game of whist. [Written also {swabber}.] Swift. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
