Word: clog
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...undistinguishable by their nearest friends, since they had assumed the complexion of dwellers of Ethiopia, nevertheless they were heartily applauded as they appeared upon the stage and rendered the most appropriate piece entitled "The Darkie's Dream." The club also played "Stephanie Gavotte," while four dusky maidens danced a clog. The work of the club was very good, in spite of the fact that few rehearsals have been held since the date of the western trip...
...certainly was having an effect which urged Harvard on to greater efforts. To those who have never seen the course, it may be of interest to know that it is not eel-grass itself that causes all the trouble. The grass does not get caught in the oars and clog the course of the boat, but it deadens the water, making the tide much weaker than it is in the west side in the channel. But to return to the race...