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Examples
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"Ermyntrude," or some other writer of toilet columns in the ladies 'papers, doesn't tell her outdoor girl readers how hideous they look in evening frocks.
Nights in London Thomas Burke 1915
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The Commander of His Majesty's Battleship _Ermyntrude_ is far from being an exception to the rule; he is a martyr to it.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 25, 1919 Various
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She met a ration party, and for the first time in their lives they took refuge over the top, for Ermyntrude was angry.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 15, 1917 Various
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After all, Ermyntrude was essentially a woman; they all are, confound them, but some of us are not so lucky as was Herbert in finding out in time.
Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 7, 1914 Various
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Ermyntrude reached the end of the trench and somehow got out, heading, by chance, for Germany.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 15, 1917 Various
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_As for ~Whatshername~ Ermyntrude, she was in little better case.
Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 7, 1914 Various
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_Ermyntrude was still where we left her, but was beginning to collect her scattered thoughts when Herbert re-entered.
Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 7, 1914 Various
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Within the cells and tissues of the girl they christened Ermyntrude;
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-21 Various
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He closed the door behind him, neither softly nor loudly, but just ordinarily, and without more ado took Ermyntrude in his arms.
Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 7, 1914 Various
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Sladder (_draws a box from his pocket, takes out a little bit of cheese_): Give them that, Ermyntrude.
Plays of Near & Far Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett Dunsany 1917
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