goobers

Funny, the 'goobers' don't seem to grasp the notion that observance of the GC's protects not only prisoners, but the detaining power from, such trivialities as war crimes charges and government toppling prisoner scandals.

Dear unbelievably fucking stupid Canadian wankers: CC 2009

The children from the North looked curiously at the "goobers" they had pulled up on the vine.

Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Sunny South Laura Lee Hope

We, in the joy of our hearts, gave them a good dinner; made them dry their wet clothes by the fire, filled their pockets with "goobers" and I hope sent them away content and comfortable.

Two diaries from middle St. John's, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865, Susan R. Jervey 1921

The winter was always a great season with the children; Mammy would let them have so many candy-stews, and they parched "goobers" in the evenings, and Aunt Milly had to make them so many new doll's clothes, to "keep them quiet," as Dumps said; and such romps and games as they would have in the old nursery!

Diddi, Dumps, and Tot 1882

The winter was always a great season with the children; Mammy would let them have so many candy-stews, and they parched "goobers" in the evenings, and Aunt Milly had to make them so many new doll's clothes, to "keep them quiet," as Dumps said; and such romps and games as they would have in the old nursery!

Diddie, Dumps, and Tot : Or, Plantation Child-Life Louise Clarke Pyrnelle 1878

As I recall, they had pretty good "goobers" at that wedding reception.

VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol X No 2 1983

"goobers"; then pointing to the old gentleman on the spotted pony, who had now ridden up, said, "Ah, there is our clown; he can give you full particulars."

The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson Edward A. Moore

"goobers," and replaced them with paper and saw-dust.

Life gleanings, by compiled 1913

"goobers" (peanuts), saying he wished he were able

One of Jackson's foot cavalry : his experience and what he saw during the war 1861-1865, including a history of "F Company," Richmond, Va., 21st Regiment Virginia Infantry, Second Brigade, Jackson's Division, Second Corps, A. N. Va., John H Worsham 1912

There are times when it pays to live with a host of similar old goobers whether in Ajijic or San Miguel.

Passport Renewel 2010