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Parsons and Widows choose

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[UK] J.T.J. Hewlett Parsons and Widows (1857) 5: ‘The Exeter Highflier – one of the fastest out of London. Room for two outs and an in,’ replied the cad.
at out, n.
[UK] J.T.J. Hewlett Parsons and Widows (1857) 228: This most abominable business, which does more to demoralise and ruin the lower classes than a Tom and Jerry, tidley-wink, or gin-shop.
at tiddleywink, n.1
[UK] J.T.J. Hewlett Parsons and Widows (1857) 115: We meant to save all our money for the tuck.
at tuck, n.1
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