Word: nerviest
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Nerviest Convict...
...pretty generally was agreed by those on hand who'd seen executions that the victims usually are nervy. And then Tom told about the "nerviest" victim he's seen...
...Well," he related, "the nerviest convict I can remember was one brazen fellow who didn't show a trace of fear while being strapped into the chair. Took it just as calmly. As a matter of fact, he asked only one question. Just before they turned on the juice, he glanced at the official electrocutioner and said, 'By the way, bud, is this AC or DC?' " JOHN HARDEN