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Word: bruited (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...story which made considerable bruit in Paris: The ferocity of the Riff attacks was accounted for by the part played by tribeswomen who, hands smeared with henna, race after their warriors shrieking hysterically and smearing any who hold back or in any ether way display cowardice. After each attack, the men are examined and those with henna stains upon them are summarily shot...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Foreign News: Moroccan War: Jul. 20, 1925 | 7/20/1925 | See Source »

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