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witness mark

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...

ditch

ditch  v.— «So far I have talked to 35 people who are Columbus natives or from nearby towns. “DISH” is used only by persons 40 or older. “DITCH” is most common among high schoolers and up to age 40. So, Arnold, your...

Judas window

Judas window n. an aperture or glass pane that permits safe or surreptitious observation through a door or wall. Editorial Note: This is a variation on Judas hole, Judas trap, or just Judas. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

mother-sister syndrome

mother-sister syndrome  n.— «General Miller’s observation matches common wisdom among experienced intelligence officers that women may be effective as interrogators when seen by their subjects as mothers or sisters. Sexual taunting does...

swankienda

swankienda  n.— «She had it on at her swankienda confronting Adamo, and then bopping about Pine Valley!» —“AMC: Just An Observation” by moskal@qiz.sw.mcc.com (Anne Moskal) Usenet: rec.arts.tv.soaps Nov. 17, 1990...

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