witness mark n.— «When recovering evidence for further observation, preservation of any dirt or grease mark on samples can be vital if critical evidence of its past history is not to be lost. Such trace evidence (witness marks) can help...
scuffling v.— «In the vernacular of baseball managers everywhere, Barry Bonds is scuffling a little bit right now. Or, if you prefer, in the vernacular of Dodgers fans, he’s sucking.» —“Inside Baseball: History on hold” by...
gingette n.— «The title was Ginger Chorale, the story of a bullied ginga (or gingette) who ends the song feeling triumphantly special, after hearing the rollcall of all the amazing redheads who have existed throughout history, and a paean...
ginga n.— «The title was Ginger Chorale, the story of a bullied ginga (or gingette) who ends the song feeling triumphantly special, after hearing the rollcall of all the amazing redheads who have existed throughout history, and a paean to...
spotter n.— «One of the greatest enforcers of virtue—a “spotter” in the parlance of the day—was the Rev. Henry N. Pringle, secretary of the Maine Christian Civic League. He appeared in the Queen City on Monday, June 24, to...
fade n.— «The New York Yankees continue to be the best value fade in all of major league baseball for sports handicappers. New York is always bet on more than most teams in baseball because of who they are, the history and the money they...