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Word: stiff (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Collins & Fairbanks stiff hat exchanged for one bearing the name of G. E. More, Buffalo, on Wednesday in the library the gentleman making the mistake will please send his address to 18 Gray...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notices. | 12/11/1886 | See Source »

...continually passing. At about ten the crew walk down to the little boat-house, and get ready for their morning pull. The shell in use now is the old '85 boat, in which the 'varsity won their races last year. It is probably not quite as strong and stiff as the new shell, but it is much steadier, and seems to suit the men better...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Harvard University Crew. | 6/24/1886 | See Source »

...person, one in the open air much, requiring less than an individual of sedentary habits. The tendency is to wear too much clothing. We are much better off than our grandfathers in the matter of fabrics adapted to changes in weather. Gauzes and light-woolens take the place of stiff linen and cotton clothing of half a century ago. The neck should be exposed to the air, otherwise sore throat and catarrh will ensue. Overcoats should be light as possible. Head coverings should be looked to far more than they are at present. Ought to be light and cool, even...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dr. Minot's Lecture. | 5/12/1886 | See Source »

...white bunting, and the referee's tug contained a mixture of the sedate of all classes, and a few ladies. The tugs moved up the course and reached the Brookline bridge at twenty minutes past one. The sky was still clear and sunny, but there was a stiff east wind blowing right up the course, and the water was lumpy. The crews were not long in appearing. '88 was the first to appear, and came darting through the draw amid enthusiastic cheers, and took the inside position; '89 followed and took her position next '88; '87 came through with...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Class Races. | 5/8/1886 | See Source »

...Very stiff in his movements, especially at the finish. Swings in towards his oar badly. Fails to cover his oar well at the beginning of the stroke and does not sit up to his work...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The University Crew. | 4/15/1886 | See Source »

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