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sawder

/ ˈsɔːdə /

noun

  1. flattery; compliments (esp in the phrase soft sawder )


verb

  1. to flatter

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sawder1

C19: metaphorical use of variant of solder

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Example Sentences

And he never read anything, that did not cap and sawder down his own contents.

Despite the egg controversy, he thought a judicious application of soft sawder might accomplish what he wanted.

I always hated that man's soft sawder; he's much too pussy to be true.

This entirely abolishes the necessity of kisses and soft sawder.'

"You needn't waste no more soft sawder," said she, at length.

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