swill-pipe

Updated: June 5, 2025

I've had enough we've all had enough of your brag and bounce; for you're all sweat and swill-pipe, and I give you this for your chewing, that though by the Company's rules I can't go out and fight you, you may have your pick of my men for it. I'll take my pay for your insults in pounded flesh Irish pemmican!" Macavoy's face became mottled with sudden rage.

Gilbert Parker - Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People", v1

I've had enough we've all had enough of your brag and bounce; for you're all sweat and swill-pipe, and I give you this for your chewing, that though by the Company's rules I can't go out and fight you, you may have your pick of my men for it. I'll take my pay for your insults in pounded flesh Irish pemmican!" Macavoy's face became mottled with sudden rage.

Gilbert Parker - Romany of the Snows, Continuation of "Pierre and His People"