Capting

During the next few days the "Capting," as Viva called him, was constantly deserting his companions to join himself to the schoolroom party in their walks and games.

More about Pixie George de Horne Vaizey 1887

But as "Capting" Scrivings laughed while he spoke, and shook his friend roughly by the shoulder, there was little chance of the terrible threat being fulfilled.

As We Sweep Through The Deep Gordon Stables 1875

"Capting," for mercy; but the ruffianly scoundrel's only reply was, "D-n you: tell us where the gold is hid, and I'll let you up."

Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison 1865

Hurrying down to the landing-place, they got it safe on board; and waiting anxiously to see the boat depart, stopped up the gangway; an instance of neglect which caused the 'Capting' of the Esau Slodge to 'wish he might be sifted fine as flour, and whittled small as chips; that if they didn't come off that there fixing right smart too, he'd spill 'em in the drink;' whereby the

Martin Chuzzlewit Charles Dickens 1841

Yonder he is giving a shilling to the sweeper who calls him "Capting;" now he is offering a paletot to a huge giant who is going out in the rain.

John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character William Makepeace Thackeray 1837

"Capting," said he, seriously, "I don't mean no offence, but I'd have you to know that I engaged to work for you, not to hold my tongue at your bidding, d'ye see.

Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader 1859

"Capting," said he, seriously, "I don't mean no offense, but I'd have you to know that I engaged to work for you, not to hold my tongue at your bidding, d'ye see?

Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader A Tale of the Pacific 1859

Capting bent just one jint of his back very slitely; I retund his stare with equill hottiness.

Burlesques 2006

B — — cres, presented the gallant Capting, her usband, with a Son & hair.

Burlesques 2006

Capting (who seems to git leaf from his ridgmint whenhever he likes,) have beene down into Diddlesex for a few days, enjying the spawts of the feald there.

Burlesques 2006