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Word: mainsail (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1886-1886
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Bicycle riders are bound to have all the danger that can possibly be attached to their machines. Not long ago somebody invented a steam engine to be placed just above the small wheel and now another genius comes forward with a mainsail attached. When we finally get a full-rigged bicycle, with its steam engine, spinnaker and all the other appliances suggested or invented we shall have a new means of suicide which cannot fail to become popular. - N. Y. Telegram...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 2/9/1886 | See Source »

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