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rosh katan

rosh katan  n.— «During the Intifada, Israeli conscripts often displayed a so-called rosh katan (“small head”) syndrome, a pejorative term referring to a “know-nothing” or “low-profile” attitude...

peachalorum

peachalorum n. an attractive or excellent person or thing. Editorial Note: This word is rare. The second citation is known to have been written by Henry M. Hyde. Etymological Note: Perhaps influenced by cockalorum ‘a self-important little man.’ The...

historical

historical  n.— «But on board now of course are also those newish ladies and gentlemen who are sometimes referred to as “creepers.” In the ancient game of “You go down, I go up,” they see themselves as inheritors...

segotia

segotia n. good friend, mate, buddy, pal. Also segocia, segosha. Editorial Note: The 1966 citation refers to the name of a race horse. Etymological Note: The historical information in the 2004 cite is plausible but unconfirmed. (source: Double...

buffet flat

buffet flat n. a speakeasy or other unregulated or illegal entertainment establishment which sells alcohol, usually located in an apartment or home. Editorial Note: Now historical. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

dally

dally n. a turn of rope around a saddle horn. Also v. Editorial Note: The historical and etymological information in the 1986 cite has not been verified. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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