Talk:swamper

swamper
Needs cleanup (and probably verification too). I note that the "US definitions" include UK-specific terms. --EncycloPetey 19:31, 26 April 2009 (UTC)


 * Sent to RFV --Volants 14:53, 5 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Now fairly deswamped. < class="latinx">Ƿidsiþ 16:08, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

RFV discussion
This is also on WT:RFC. Another user suggested a verificiation. The definitions are: --Volants 14:51, 5 February 2010 (UTC)
 * 1)  One who swamps or overwhelms, as by superior numbers. (Orig: late 19th century)
 * 2)  a person who travels by foot but has his belongings on a wagon.
 * 3)  A person who clears a road for lumberers in a forest or swamp.
 * 4)  A general employee in a liquor saloon; a cook's assistant.
 * 5)  A truck driver's assistant; an assistant to a driver of horses, mules or bullocks.
 * 6)  A person who lives in a swampy area.
 * 7)  A handyman.


 * I've cited almost all the senses. They're all in my OED and other dicts, so I think it's basically fine -- although more cites would always be nice. < class="latinx">Ƿidsiþ 15:29, 7 February 2010 (UTC)

Striking: I'll replace the with, since no one seems to object to Widsith's statement that it's basically fine, and since it's not really sporting to RFV this many senses at once! Anyone wishing to re-RFV any of these senses may do so, but please use and focus on the specific senses you doubt. —Ruakh TALK 23:58, 27 August 2010 (UTC)