swabber, n. [D. zwabber; cf.D. zwabberen to swab, G. schwabbern, Dan. svabre, Sw. svab a swab, svabla to swab.].
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One who swabs a floor or desk. Shak. [1913 Webster]
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Formerly, an interior officer on board of British ships of war, whose business it was to see that the ship was kept clean. [1913 Webster]
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