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Word: asqueal (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Usage:

...parade was in progress. At its head, astride the White Horse, rode Representative Hamilton Fish, magnificent in khaki and gold braid. The White Horse was walking backward. Next came Colonel McCormick, Captain Patterson and "Cissie" Patterson, dressed as the Spirit of '76 with drums and fife abeat and asqueal. They were followed by rank on rank of portly male and female Delegates, all dressed like Grand Marshal Fish, all on similar white horses, each flaunting a khaki banner blazoned with four silver stars. The rear was brought up by a swarm of lovable little Mugwumps, ringing cowbells and whirling...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: U.S. At War: Something about a Soldier | 5/17/1943 | See Source »

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