Word: goer
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Sever Hall. We can never tell when we enter whether at that moment some one will not be coming out and so slam the door in our face. This is especially grievous, as the two steps in front of the door give an impetus to the push which the goer-out gives to the door, preparatory to jumping down these steps, and often cause the goer-in to experience the spicy relish of being knocked over backwards. It seems as if a change in the direction in which the doors swing would obviate the annoyance. But certainly glass panes ought...