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Search phrase: spongy

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CymbelineCym IV.ii.349From the spongy south to this part of the west,From the spungy South, to this part of the West,
MacbethMac I.vii.71His spongy officers, who shall bear the guiltHis spungie Officers? who shall beare the guilt
The TempestTem IV.i.65Which spongy April at thy hest betrims,Which spungie Aprill, at thy hest betrims;
Troilus and CressidaTC II.ii.12More spongy to suck in the sense of fear,More spungie, to sucke in the sense of Feare,

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A Lover's ComplaintLC.326 O that sad breath his spongy lungs bestowed, O that sad breath his spungie lungs bestowed,

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spongysoaked with drink, drunken
spongyrainy, damp, soggy, moisture-filled

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