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Word: gayer (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...resolves to despise these men who out-shine him in their appearance at debutante dances, etc. Having resolved to despise them he hunts for reasons to justify his contempt: he ridicules their accent, their mannerisms, their dress. In short they are not like him, and they are having a gayer time, therefore, they are not to be despised as sissies and cads...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A Boost for Back Bay | 3/8/1921 | See Source »

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