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- noun Plural form of
piper .
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Examples
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The word among pipers is that this is the same Andrew Wright who played with the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band on the Motherwell Concert cd. posted by John at 6: 04 PM
05/01/2003 - 06/01/2003 John 2003
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He wasna willing, for says he, 'There's Ogilvys at the table, and ane o' the pipers is a Campbell, and we'll better let sleeping dogs lie. '
The Little Minister 1898
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Pipers Piping smoked pork dish-a play on the idea of pipers smoking instead of playing bagpipes-stood out from a chorus of mediocre dishes like Ariane's Six Geese A-Laying deviled eggs.
unknown title 2009
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It may not be next month or next year, but "pipers" are very patient and always have the final say.
Imperialism 101 - The US Addiction to War, Mayhem and Madness - Part II 2006
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Even when in Scotland his troubles did not cease, for he writes about 'a most infernal piper practising under the window for a competition of pipers which is to come off shortly. '
Charles Dickens and Music James T. Lightwood
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"Ay, ye can blow," said Alan; and, taking the instrument from his rival, he first played the same spring in a manner identical with Robin's; and then wandered into variations, which, as he went on, he decorated with a perfect flight of grace-notes, such as pipers love, and call the
The Ontario Readers: Fourth Book Ontario. Ministry of Education
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"She would just," says I. "It's no like her temper at a ', but I'll be thanking her for that kind thought," says he, and commenced to his whistling o 'pipers' tunes.
The McBrides A Romance of Arran John Sillars
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Even when in Scotland his troubles did not cease, for he writes about 'a most infernal piper practising under the window for a competition of pipers which is to come off shortly. '
Charles Dickens and Music Lightwood, James T 1912
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In March the "pipers" lifted up their homesick notes at nightfall, in the meadows.
Cape Cod Folks Sarah P. McLean Greene 1895
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"Ay, ye can, blow" said Alan; and taking the instrument from his rival, he first played the same spring in a manner identical with Robin's; and then wandered into variations, which, as he went on, he decorated with a perfect flight of grace-notes, such as pipers love, and call the "warblers."
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