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Word: jota (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Edward of Wales sat on a gilded chair during a function in honor of Vice President Julio Roca of Argentina, a friend of his Empire Salesman days. Before him gyrated a sinuous Spanish dancer, her hair set with jaunty combs and a rose. As she stomped through a lively jota, one comb fell out. H. R. H. swooped it up, returned it with a bow. At the next paseo the lady with flashing eyes shook out two more combs and the rose. There were loud cries of "Que hombre! Ole Ole!!" Edward of Wales refused to budge...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GREAT BRITAIN: Combs | 3/27/1933 | See Source »

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