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Word: paraphenelia (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...like their counterparts in England, a dark side exists to this patriotism. Spraypainted in dayglow paint throughout Harvard Square, can be seen a modified swatstika, with dots on each of the points. On the hands of some of the skinheads Nazi paraphenelia, such as S.S. rings, can be spotted. One morning, when employees of the Cambridge Savings Bank, went up to the top floor, they found their American flag replaced with a grey flag with a Maltese cross of German Army fame, and the words "Skinheads" and "DMZ" spraypainted...

Author: By Seth A. Gitell, | Title: Philosophy of The Pit: Skins Talk Straightedge | 12/3/1987 | See Source »

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