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This system was carried so far that conditions became unbearable and finally resulted in so-called pulájanism which began in the year 1904 The term pulájan is derived from a native word meaning "red" and was given to the mountain people because in their attacks upon the lowlanders they wore, as a distinguishing mark, red trousers or a dash of red colour elsewhere about their sparse clothing.

—The Philippines: Past and Present (Volume 1 of 2)

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noun See Table at currency.

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Now that it was out of its difficulties it offered some advantages to the occupant of its pul- pit, and of these my successor, a man, received the benefit. — The Story of a Pioneer
Few experiences, I believe, can be more unpleasant than to stand up in a pul- pit, utter a remark, and then wait patiently while it is repeated in a tongue one does not understand, by a man who is putting its gist in his own words and quite possibly giving it his own interpretative twist. — The Story of a Pioneer
"I will pul-ver-ize you," it said, reverting to basic syllables in its distraction. — Piers Anthony - [Xanth 29] - Pet Peeve (2005)
She's had several previous stories in EQMM If this scene were unfolding in a movie I'd be the cynical chick in the third row muttering, “Oh, pul-leeze, give me a break” right about now. — EQMM,May2007
Oh … pul-lease … this is such an idiotic comment it's breath taking in its inanity. — Think Progress