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Definition of Popped
1. pop [v] - See also: pop
Lexicographical Neighbors of Popped
Literary usage of Popped
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1898)
"St. Patrick replied, "Bridget, acushla, squeeze me that way agin, an' I'll give
ye leap-year, the longest of the lot." St. Bridget, upon this, popped the ..."
2. Things Chinese: Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected with China by James Dyer Ball (1893)
"It is prepared in the same way as the popped Indian corn, or maize, of the New
England States, and is very much like it in appearance. ..."
3. Notes on North America, Agricultural, Economical, and Social by James Finlay Weir Johnston (1851)
"popped corn.—Structure of Indian cern.-^Extraction of oil from this grain in the
Western States.—Flour of Indian corn; varieties in its colour; ..."
4. Notes on North America, Agricultural, Economical, and Social by James Finlay Weir Johnston (1851)
"... of keeping the English language pure.—Choice of judges by popular election.—Apparent
danger of this practice.— Titular judges and generals.—popped corn. ..."
5. Outing (1893)
"And so, you see, the beggars popped away grandly, for neither of 'em could see
CAUGHT IN A SHOWER UNDER MOORE'S OAK, VALE OF AVOCA. (p. ..."
6. History of Haverhill, N. H. by John Quincy Bittinger (1888)
"... and "popped Corn" —"Lug Pole "—" Trammels "—Crane— Frying-pan—-Dutch Oven —
Spit—" The Goose Hangs High"—Furniture—Pots and Kettles—The Dresser—Pewter ..."
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