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Examples
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I zee somethin 'white in the beak o' the fowl, so I giv 'a "Whisht," an'
Complete Plays of John Galsworthy John Galsworthy 1900
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I zee somethin 'white in the beak o' the fowl, so I giv 'a "Whisht," an'
A Bit O' Love John Galsworthy 1900
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I zee somethin 'white in the beak o' the fowl, so I giv 'a "Whisht," an'
Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works John Galsworthy 1900
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That night as Reicht was in her first sleep a hand gently pressed her shoulder, and she awoke, and was going to scream, "Whisht," said
The Cloister and the Hearth Charles Reade 1849
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"Whisht," says I, "thrust to me, now, and don't yez go crazy;
The Wit of Women Fourth Edition Kate Sanborn 1878
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"Whisht," said Frank, clapping his hand upon his mouth; "there's no use at all in rash oaths, Art. If your mind is made up honestly and firmly in the sight of God -- and dependin 'upon his assistance, that is enough
Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three William Carleton 1831
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"Whisht," said one of them, "is there anybody asleep in the house?
The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two William Carleton 1831
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"Whisht," said Raymond, "let us see -- who have we here?
Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two William Carleton 1831
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"Whisht," she exclaimed, "the world an 'God both know it's a lie, if you say your heart bleeds for any thing but the destruction that you see on your place.
The Black Prophet: A Tale Of Irish Famine Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three William Carleton 1831
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Whisht! lads, haad yor gobs, An' Aal tell ye 'bout the worm.
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