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swiling gun
Nfld Dial.
a harpoon gun used in hunting seals.
See also:
sealing gun
swile
See note at
swiler
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1906
 
"If the Canadians come down here to take our country I'll get down my "swiling gun," and we'll go out and meet 'em.