Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A rabbit-burrow.

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Examples

  • WORD REASON FOR OBJECTION across-the-board Betting on horse racing in Texas is illegal. attempt Ties word into subject of murder. banana republic insulting to Latins bawdy house unnecessary bed Why is sexual intercourse mentioned? the big house slang -- unnecessary brain Definition denotes violence. bucket slang: the buttocks f Refers to a brothel (claper) and gonorrhea: slang. coke slang for cocaine crocked slang for intoxicated deflower to cause loss of virginity: slang?

    VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol V No 4 1984

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