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Word: nick (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
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...strikes them as somewhat of a presumption to try for anything so high and honorable as a seat in the 'varsity boat. To such as these we cannot express too clearly the pleasure which it gives a 'varsity captain to have a large crowd of men from which to nick his material. Any strong healthy man of average weight, whether experienced or not, will be cordially received by the captain of the crew and given a fair and equal trial with others. The more inexperienced the person is the greater his need of starting in with the crew at once...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 10/15/1892 | See Source »

2tFOR SALE. - Four Corker spaniel bitch pups, sired by Nick, and out of Polly H., both of Obo stock, which is the best. Price, $5 each. Must be sold. Apply at 16 Holyoke street...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notice. | 3/25/1892 | See Source »

...24-28.FOR SALE. - Four Corker spaniel bitch pups, sired by Nick, and out of Polly H., both of Obo stock, which is the best. Price, $5 each. Must be sold. Apply at 16 Holyoke street...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notice. | 3/24/1892 | See Source »

...pure piece of good luck for Harvard. Harvard's infielders had very little to do, but Soule distinguished himself by making several fine stops and preventing safe hits from going to the outfield. His batting was very timely. Frothingham's single in the eighth came just at the nick of time and probably saved the game...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Base Ball. | 5/26/1890 | See Source »

...most important change in the new Quinquennial Catalogue, which will appear at commencement, will be its publication in English. The system hitherto followed of printing all the names in Latin has been confusing in more than one way, particularly on account of the rapialy increasing use of nick-names, such as Harry, Frank, etc. In addition to the list of fellows, professors, instructors, etc., a new feature will be a list of assistants in all departments from the first appointment about 1870. There will also be some changes in the class lists under the names. It has always been customary...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Quinquennial Catalogue. | 3/3/1890 | See Source »

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