swazzlen.

/ˈswɒz(ə)l/

Forms: Also swozzle.

Etymology: Variant of swatchel n.

In a Punch and Judy show: an instrument consisting of two convex metal pieces bound together with a length of tape stretched from side to side between them, which is held in the mouth of the puppeteer and is used to produce the characteristic squeaking voice of Mr. Punch. Mayhew's call (call n. 2d), described in London Labour (1861) III. 45/2.

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1942 S. de Hempsey How to do Punch & Judy 86 Amongst the professional Punch and Judy performers the gadget for the Punch voice is popularly known as a ‘Swazzle’.

1951 G. Speaight in Oxf. Compan. Theatre 644/2 [Punch] spoke in a high squeak, formed by inserting a ‘swazzle’ or squeaker into the mouth of the speaker.

1959 Times 13 Aug. 10/6 My friend, removing his top and bottom dentures, put my swazzle in his mouth and gave an expert demonstration of the Punch voice.

1962 Guardian 31 Mar. 6/5 The swozzle—the hand-made reeded ‘call’ which the operator keeps in his mouth to reproduce the Punch squawk.

1973 G. Sims Hunters Point ii. 13 Mr. Punch's high-pitched buzzing voice was..achieved by using a ‘swozzle’, a piece of linen stretched between two flat pieces of silver, bound together with more linen, and placed at the back of Mr. Jackman's throat.

1983 Daily Tel. 11 Apr. 12/4 The swazzle, the flat metal instrument bound with black thread which the Punchinello keeps in his mouth (at some risk of swallowing) to make Mr Punch's nasal squeak.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1986; most recently modified version published online December 2020).

单词	swazzle
释义	swazzlen. /ˈswɒz(ə)l/ Forms: Also swozzle. Etymology: Variant of swatchel n. In a Punch and Judy show: an instrument consisting of two convex metal pieces bound together with a length of tape stretched from side to side between them, which is held in the mouth of the puppeteer and is used to produce the characteristic squeaking voice of Mr. Punch. Mayhew's call (call n. 2d), described in London Labour (1861) III. 45/2. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > drama > puppetry > [noun] > accessories call1850 swazzle1942 1942 S. de Hempsey How to do Punch & Judy 86 Amongst the professional Punch and Judy performers the gadget for the Punch voice is popularly known as a ‘Swazzle’. 1951 G. Speaight in Oxf. Compan. Theatre 644/2 [Punch] spoke in a high squeak, formed by inserting a ‘swazzle’ or squeaker into the mouth of the speaker. 1959 Times 13 Aug. 10/6 My friend, removing his top and bottom dentures, put my swazzle in his mouth and gave an expert demonstration of the Punch voice. 1962 Guardian 31 Mar. 6/5 The swozzle—the hand-made reeded ‘call’ which the operator keeps in his mouth to reproduce the Punch squawk. 1973 G. Sims Hunters Point ii. 13 Mr. Punch's high-pitched buzzing voice was..achieved by using a ‘swozzle’, a piece of linen stretched between two flat pieces of silver, bound together with more linen, and placed at the back of Mr. Jackman's throat. 1983 Daily Tel. 11 Apr. 12/4 The swazzle, the flat metal instrument bound with black thread which the Punchinello keeps in his mouth (at some risk of swallowing) to make Mr Punch's nasal squeak. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1986; most recently modified version published online December 2020). < n.1942
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