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Word: oram (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Usage:

Prime Minister Sidney Holland, searching his vocabulary for a succinct description of an opposing Labor Party argument, last week thought he had exactly the right word. He blurted it out: "Piffle." He was promptly interrupted by Speaker Matthew Oram, who said sternly: "The Right Honorable gentleman must withdraw...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: NEW ZEALAND: Piffle | 12/10/1951 | See Source »

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