What is the meaning of SWANS. Phrases containing SWANS
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Used, especially in Swansea area of South Wales to signify 'a long time' (says Clem). Also used in Australia with the same meaning.Originated as an army abbreviation for an undefined period of time i.e. "Years, months, weeks, days", in other words "It'll be ready when it's done."
Urinate, to have a piss. As in "I'm going for a wazz (etc)" - I'm off for a piss. or "we were having a wazz".The term was usually used by boys (naturally) and was in common usage in the playgrounds of South Wales (Swansea) in the 1970's.
(1) Swansea equivalent to butty. Pronounced a bit like "push"... with an 'm', e.g. "Alright mush?! "Aye, tidy like!". (2) face (a more general use, e.g. to be "smacked in the much" was to be hit in the face.)
swanskin bands, fitting tightly around the hand to protect the fingers from being chafed by the friction of the line in cod fishing; boy who tend men at their work
, (SWAN-sun) n., coward, one who will back down when confronted. “What a swanson.â€Â [Etym., African American]
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The act of a swan with the down or the feathers on.
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Alt. of Swans-down
n.
A fine, soft, thick cloth of wool mixed with silk or cotton; a sort of twilled fustian, like moleskin.
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A place where swans are bred.
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A yearly expedition on the Thames to take up young swans and mark them, as by Companies of Dyers and Vintners; -- called also swan-hopping.
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A species of soft flannel, thick and warm.
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A flock of swans.
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One who tends or marks swans; as, the royal swanherd of England.
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An order of birds, including the swans, ducks, geese, flamingoes and screamers.
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Pertaining to, or resembling, an infant; young or little; as, baby swans.
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The down, or fine, soft feathers, of the swan, used on various articles of dress.
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