swoopstake

adv — 2 senses

swoopstake

adv

Etymology From swoop + stake. Compare sweepstake.

1

Alternative Alternative form of sweepstake.

2

All at once, without making distinctions.

  • Is't writ in your revenge, That, swoopstake, you will draw both friend and foe, Winner and loser?1623, Shakespeare, Hamlet, act 4, scene 5

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