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  • She was protected by doves, and her Assyrian name, Sammu-rammat, is believed to be derived from "Summat" -- "dove", and to signify "the dove goddess loveth her".

    Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Donald Alexander Mackenzie 1904

  • [Illustration: A "Summat" to Eat and Drink -- 113]

    The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Complete Walter Scott 1801

  • Howard used to say, bless the ould angel, 'Summat's gone screw with the translation theer, friends, should have been vultures. "

    Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon Hall Caine 1892

  • "Summat ails her, sure," said Andy, stupidly watching her a moment or two, and then going in to kick off his boots and eat his supper, warm on the range.

    The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 74, December, 1863 Various

  • Tupper. _ (starts and comes to her, cigarette in mouth) _ Summat wrong with yer 'ead?

    Oh! Susannah! A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts Mark Ambient

  • Summat like that,” conceded the old man graciously.

    Mystery Mile Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966 1930

  • Summat like that,” conceded the old man graciously.

    Mystery Mile Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966 1930

  • "Summat wrong," said Hall, and Henfrey nodded agreement.

    The Invisible Man 1906

  • 'Summat strong and drodsome, as drives us all,' she said.

    Gone to Earth Mary Gladys Meredith Webb 1904

  • "Summat movin 'i' th 'wood," the other whispered, listening weasel-eared.

    Bob, Son of Battle Alfred Ollivant 1900

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