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  • noun UK, derogatory a German person.

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Examples

  • At the time they suspected Ovarian Cancer or Lymphoma, but after the lab results they confirmed Dysgerminoma, called the Germ Cancer typically seen in young girls not in a woman of her age.

    R. B. Stuart: "Sister Soldier: A Chronicle of Life After Iraq" - Part I 2009

  • By Monday morning, the guy formerly known as Germ Man is out the door again, and I survey the damage: a man-sized child sprawled on his bed, a fairy-light daughter asleep between coughing spells on hers, and the baby of the family wrapped in two covers on the couch.

    Anatomy of a family illness M-mv 2005

  • By Monday morning, the guy formerly known as Germ Man is out the door again, and I survey the damage: a man-sized child sprawled on his bed, a fairy-light daughter asleep between coughing spells on hers, and the baby of the family wrapped in two covers on the couch.

    Archive 2005-12-01 M-mv 2005

  • See Ch.G. F. Walch, Hist. of Heresies in Germ.t. i.p. 217, sqq.

    The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206

  • Dobell, Millais, Woolner, Rossetti, and Holman Hunt, and was associated with the Pre-Raphaelites, especially in the production of the "Germ", to which he contributed poetry and prose.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913

  • That's why when GMA 7 trusted me to handle shows such as Germ's Special, GMA Supershow and That's Entertainment, I made it a point to share to them

    Starmometer.com cd 2010

  • On Monday 17th October 2005, Channel 4 launches a viral contest 'Germ' that will run on channel4. com / germ.

    Adland 2009

  • It is primarily a private-label manufacturer for national retailer brands, but it also develops and markets its own brands, such as Germ-X.

    STLtoday.com Top News Headlines 2009

  • It is primarily a private-label manufacturer for national retailer brands, but it also develops and markets its own brands, such as Germ-X.

    STLtoday.com Top News Headlines 2009

  • 'Germ' will provide more information on the competition, the categories and how to submit your entry as well as providing advice from industry experts.

    Adland 2009

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