Dictionary of Americanisms: A Glossary of Words and Phrases Usually Regarded as Peculiar to the United States |
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... term and its use are English ; but , in a commercial country , the use of such terms is often extended beyond their original application . It is well known to those who are in turn well known to Stewart , and who stand on his books ...
... term and its use are English ; but , in a commercial country , the use of such terms is often extended beyond their original application . It is well known to those who are in turn well known to Stewart , and who stand on his books ...
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... term , is now in very common use by all classes of speakers and writers . Our banks , being anxious to make money for their stockholders , are probably right to drive ahead , regardless of consequences , & c . - N . Y. Com . Adv . , Nov ...
... term , is now in very common use by all classes of speakers and writers . Our banks , being anxious to make money for their stockholders , are probably right to drive ahead , regardless of consequences , & c . - N . Y. Com . Adv . , Nov ...
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... term , to denote a person who is licensed to preach ; they would say , such a one is approbated , that is , licensed to preach . It is also common in New England to say of a person who is licensed by the county courts to sell spirituous ...
... term , to denote a person who is licensed to preach ; they would say , such a one is approbated , that is , licensed to preach . It is also common in New England to say of a person who is licensed by the county courts to sell spirituous ...
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... term applied to ragamuffin boys , or what are in France called gamins . To argufy . To argue ; also to import , signify . This word has a place in several of the English glossaries . In this country it is only heard among the most ...
... term applied to ragamuffin boys , or what are in France called gamins . To argufy . To argue ; also to import , signify . This word has a place in several of the English glossaries . In this country it is only heard among the most ...
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... term luggage . Having despatched my baggage by water to Altdorf . - Coxe , Travels . This is sometimes called more ... term common in New England . Baiting . Lunch in the field at hay - time . Bake - Oven . ( Dutch . ) This term 26 BAG ...
... term luggage . Having despatched my baggage by water to Altdorf . - Coxe , Travels . This is sometimes called more ... term common in New England . Baiting . Lunch in the field at hay - time . Bake - Oven . ( Dutch . ) This term 26 BAG ...
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