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  • An 'you ain't got no di'mond rings on yer fingers.

    Kiddie the Scout Robert Leighton

  • She hasn't got a di'mond like th 'lady crost th' street,

    Cross Roads 1937

  • He's a di'mond in the rough, if you ask me, but he's been crazy about Adele ever since she first visited me.

    Martie, the Unconquered Kathleen Thompson Norris 1923

  • He was dressed in checkerboard clothes, some gone to seed, and you could hardly see the blue tie he had on for the glass di'mond in it.

    The Depot Master Joseph Crosby Lincoln 1907

  • There was silver-backed brushes and all sorts of expensive doodads spread out loose, and Miss Robinson's watch and a di'mond ring, and a few other knickknacks.

    The Depot Master Joseph Crosby Lincoln 1907

  • "Mr. Shaynon," drawled the detective, "says he saw you lift a di'mond brooch off'n Mr.. Addison Strone, while you was in the elevator."

    The Day of Days An Extravaganza Louis Joseph Vance 1906

  • "No, I 'm goin' to buy a di'mond tirarer to go to the opery in," she said, dragging her old sack closer round her neck.

    The Dawn of A To-morrow 1905

  • "A baby in arms would ha 'known better," ses the man wot 'ad bought the di'mond ring.

    Paying Off Deep Waters, Part 2. 1903

  • I lost a watch and chain worth two pounds, and another couple o 'pounds besides; Joe lost ten shillings over' is di'mond ring; and Charlie lost five bob over a pipe.

    Paying Off Deep Waters, Part 2. 1903

  • I lost a watch and chain worth two pounds, and another couple o 'pounds besides; Joe lost ten shillings over' is di'mond ring; and Charlie lost five bob over a pipe.

    Deep Waters, the Entire Collection 1903

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