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Pshaw, is that all, say no more ont, I'le do't, let me alone for
Sir Patient Fancy 1678
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"Pshaw, that is only a scratch," said the Wenebagoes.
History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan Andrew J. Blackbird
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"Pshaw, that is no breeze -- worse luck!" he cried.
The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast Harry Collingwood 1886
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No Wilde, Ibsen, Barrie or Shaw -- or "Pshaw" as Irving referred to the "impertinent puppy of a critic."
Stars in Alignment 2009
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"Pshaw," said the Countess, smiling in spite of herself.
The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II Various
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"Pshaw," he exclaimed, "it's nothing in the world but an old corn-cob!"
The Wonderful Bed Gertrude Knevels 1921
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His mother came of better stock, she was a faithful worker; it is the father, whose name I always spell "Pshaw" because it describes him, who transmits the blood Chloe so scorns.
A Woman Rice Planter 1914
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"Pshaw," said Laura, laughing soothingly and coming to her.
The Flirt 1912
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"Pshaw," grunted Hume, his sneering manner having come back to him with his growing displeasure.
The Short Cut Jackson Gregory 1912
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"Pshaw," said Laura, laughing soothingly and coming to her.
The Flirt Booth Tarkington 1907
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