swab
The origin and history of swab.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch zwabber ("mop"), originally referring to a sailor whose job was mopping the deck.
The origin and history of swab.
From Middle Dutch zwabber ("mop"), originally referring to a sailor whose job was mopping the deck.
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