Word: synonyme
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...will sink deeper into the minds of the mass of people than any number of pieces to the contrary. All protestations of innocence, when coming from a college man, are fruitless. The public is determined to misjudge us. The term "Harvard man" is considered by many to be a synonym for contemptible lethargy-a man whose nominal residence is Cambridge, but who spends his time at Parker's or Young's. He is a man who is useful only in showing to the public the latest style of ulster or neck-wear. He is supposed to pass his examinations...
...word freshman is of very ancient origin, being derived from the old Sanscrit root, fhra, signifying raw, green, innocent, fresh. Compounded with the Saxon word Man, it becomes a synonym of infantile innocence and unworldliness, and is universally applied to individuals of a tender age when they first enter collegiate halls of learning...
When we make a brilliant recitation we squirt, or, more commonly, rush. With us this "consummation devoutly to be wished" is the result of grinding or digging. At Williams they grub and make a high-ti.* At the University of Virginia, curl was their synonym for this successful ending of work. At Princeton grinding is called poling, from the verb to pole...