Word: poiso
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...result of this veneer, thin but adequate, of culture; learns a few catch phrases to repeat whenever a subject is mentioned about which educated persons are supposed to be informed; and, largely as a result of this veneer comes out into the world with a certain amount of poiso. The wise woman, says Miss Warfield, is she who makes a lucky marriage and has so good a time that she forgets her interest in learning entirely...
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