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[US] Polyanthos (NY) 9 June n.p.: A brandy sling or mug of black strap.
at black strap (n.) under black, adj.
[US] Polyanthos (NY) 9 June n.p.: [from NY Daily Whig] The butcher was still more incensed when he was questioned about horns [...] for all will admit that, he was a great calf.
at calf, n.1
[US] Polyanthos (NY) 9 June n.p.: The ‘down east’ women are the most handsome of American ladies.
at Down-easter, n.
[US] Polyanthos (NY) 9 June n.p.: [from NY Daily Whig] The butcher knocked him down on his marrow bones for enquiring after his rib [...] But the butcher was still more incensed when he was questioned about horns.
at horn, n.1
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