’pon
Britishpreposition
contraction
Example Sentences
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“You are three men of sin, whom destiny has belched up ’pon this island,” Cymbeline crowed, rolling her eyes at the disturbance.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
“You’re a rum fellow, Tony,” he retorted, “and ’pon my word it’s precious disappointing.
From The Story of Antony Grace by Fenn, George Manville
They call it a quiet wedding, but, 'pon my word, I don't know how we could very well have found room for any more than are coming.
From The Honour of the Clintons by Marshall, Archibald
Everything is queer an’ funny since I picked up that purse with the rings ‘pon it an’ dear little you inside.’
From The Piskey-Purse Legends and Tales of North Cornwall by Tregarthen, Enys
The effect of her humility was to make him explain: "I don't know what possessed you, Audrey, 'pon my soul I don't, to go palling up with that woman."
From The Happy Warrior by Hutchinson, A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth)
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