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Word: cannish (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Uniform. The chief item of the Girl Scout leaders' agenda was to adopt a new uniform in place of mannish, "tin cannish" khaki. Seven ladies paraded the platform in costumes of green wool with suede belts. The leaders delightedly voted that they should all dress that way. For Girl Scouts themselves, a pleated, roll-collared, one-piece slipover of green cotton twill was adopted, with sport hats to match...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SCOUTS: Girl Leaders Meet | 10/10/1927 | See Source »

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