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Word: dockyard (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1923-1923
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...Laborite jeers. Peace was restored to the House a little later; but on the appearance of Major Boyd-Carpenter to answer questions, the House once more resounded with boos and shoos. It is common knowledge that the gallant major looks like a " guilty schoolboy." Jack Jones, a London dockyard Labor Member, conscious of the resemblance, boomed out: " Hold your hand out, you naughty boy." The whole House then burst into uncontrollable laughter...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BRITISH EMPIRE: Parliament's Week: Apr. 21, 1923 | 4/21/1923 | See Source »

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