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[Aus] Methodist (Sydney) 16 Dec. 9/2: In India, whenever any man comes to sell anything, no matter what it is, I always noticed not only would he fill his vessel to overflowing, but gave an additional quantity which they call cherry, merry.
at cherry-merry, n.
[Aus] Methodist (Sydney) 10 Oct. 4/1: I have a friend who, when he wants to describe any man who seems to have lost his interest in any good work [...] says: ‘That fellow has lost his punch’.
at lose one’s punch (v.) under punch, n.
[Aus] Methodist (Sydney) 14 May 16/2: We had a bonzo water-melon yesterday off our vine, but I assure you, Uncle, it didn’t keep very long!
at bonzo, adj.1
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