Word: kit
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Singh (Lion) to his name-"John Jones" became "John Jones, Lion." From baptism, the youth must wear the five "K"s: 1) kes-uncut hair of the whole body; 2) kachh-short drawers, for convenience in fighting; 3) kara-iron bangle; 4) khanda-steel dagger; 5) khanga-comb (his kit for cleanliness...
...Kit dropt by Fellm, Hugh by Paddy fell...
...Street shieks were frankly disappointed with Lord Renfrew's wardrobe. During his visit he has (barring polo kit) only worn two suits, a grey plaid and a grey with a fine stripe; most of the time he went about in grey flannel "bags" and a sport coat. He succeeded, however, in introducing suede shoes into the country. It was noticed that many males strutted about Belmont Park, shod in the soft rough leather...
...flyers have never had any clothes except those they stood in. With the enormous gasoline loads their ships had to carry, they could not even have the luxury of the extra weight of a spare pair of socks. When they landed from arctic regions, they threw away their winter kit and bought lighter garb. Last week they were stationed at the small village of Brough on the Humber in England, having an "easy time"- though working feverishly all day, overhauling their motors, reconditioning their planes-and purchasing new cold-weather outfits for their passage over the North Atlantic. Woolen underwear...
They are to be congratulated on their perseverance. A reading knowledge of a language is a valuable tool in any man's kit--in days of internationalism an essential one. The acquiring of an "elementary" knowledge is an interesting experience. And the necessity of fulfilling the requirements against time is no doubt good for the soul. Especially salubrious is the discipline following failure to comply. A man in good standing at the beginning of his third year might congratulate himself too enthusiastically. If he faces probation for other causes he vails his stomach--and his neighbors prosper. Nor can there...