Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737

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SWADDLERS

SWADDLERS, Rogues, who, not content to rob and plunder, beat and barbarously abuse, andoften murder the Passengers. Hence, To seaddle; To beat lustily with a Cane, &c.

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