DIE, n. The singular of 'dice.' We seldom hear the word, because there is a prohibitory proverb, 'Never say die.'
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MISS, n. The title with which we brand unmarried women to indicate that they are in the market. Let us be consistent and also give one to the unmarried man. I venture to suggest Mush, abbreviated to Mh.
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MINE, adj. Belonging to me if I can hold or seize it.
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HABIT, n. A shackle for the free.
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