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Definition of Palaverers
1. palaverer [n] - See also: palaverer
Lexicographical Neighbors of Palaverers
Literary usage of Palaverers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions and Collections by American Antiquarian Society (1901)
"... and the tavern on this account was called the "Two palaverers." The street
finally fell into bad repute, and its inhabitants petitioned that instead of ..."
2. Publications of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts by Colonial Society of Massachusetts (1910)
"As early as 27 October, 1692, the messuage then called the Salutation, later
known as " the sign of the Two palaverers," was conveyed, for £544, ..."
3. The Memorial History of Boston: Including Suffolk County, Massachusetts by Justin Winsor, Clarence F. Jewett (1881)
"This house was also called the "Two palaverers," from the representation on the
sign of two old gentlemen in wigs, cocked hats, and knee-breeches saluting ..."
4. Classroom Organization and Control by Jesse Brundage Sears (1918)
"... or palaverers, or namby-pam- bys or make-believes. They worked, and, when
necessary, fought, in the open. Sincerity implies loyalty. ..."
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