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Word: lopping (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...must bear in mind, however, that the animosity necessary for a contest between the two lower classes no longer exists; generous rivalry has taken its place. Why, then keep up the form of a rush, if the spirit is gone? If a branch of a tree is dead, we lop it off. For the same reason, a rush for which none of the participants seem very anxious, should be given...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/3/1884 | See Source »

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