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Word: infirm (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...rejoice that the Hollis pump has again been restored to its old position of dignified usefulness. Alone it stands, its old companion in arms, the Massachusetts pump, being still to infirm to assist in the good work of quenching the thirst of the parched students. It is strongly suspected that the revival of one of these landmarks, or rather yard-marks, has been brought about by the Total Abstinence League in the hopes of turning aside the stream of humanity which frequents at this time of the year the neighboring beer saloons. Whether this suspicion be true or false...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 1/14/1885 | See Source »

...SAPLING. Infirm of purpose! Give to me the file...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE RAPE OF THE BELL. | 4/2/1880 | See Source »

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