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Word: molineux (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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Usage:

...latest play of Ferenc Molnar, Hungarian playwright, a businessman asks his stenographer what perfume she uses. To her reply, "Chanel 8," says he: "Try Molineux 22; it is cheaper and smells 37% better." Because of this speech, Playwright Molnar was sued last week in Paris by Perfumer Gabrielle Chanel...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Apr. 7, 1930 | 4/7/1930 | See Source »

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