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Word: tis (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Oops, Yard, and tarry in the shadow of John Harvard's statue, know that Fair Harvard has emerged victorious in four gridiron jousts, and the eager young bruisers of Dick Harlow will journey to Hanover town anon, with hearts hopeful of tripping the base football varlets of Dartmouth. Albeit, 'tis needful first that Rutgers do a deal of dying and little of doing come Saturday...

Author: By C. C. P., | Title: Whirling Bill Shakespeare Chants Spectral High Praise Of Conant's Clan With Tourney at Hanover in Mind | 10/31/1946 | See Source »

Perchance 'tis the influence of the coeds--sh-sh! who do not with official forbearance mingle with the eds in these hallowed halls, but whose positive ectoplasmic presences betimes detract from the learned words the profs present...

Author: By C. C. P., | Title: Whirling Bill Shakespeare Chants Spectral High Praise Of Conant's Clan With Tourney at Hanover in Mind | 10/31/1946 | See Source »

Perchance 'tis the influence of the combat veterans in Crimson doublets who have not as yet quaffed the waters of Lethe when it comes to truculence...

Author: By C. C. P., | Title: Whirling Bill Shakespeare Chants Spectral High Praise Of Conant's Clan With Tourney at Hanover in Mind | 10/31/1946 | See Source »

...Tis an occasion so auspicious perforce the dusty bones of the Bard of Avon must needs be rattled to sing the praises of the Crimson Clan. So with pro-foundest apologies and a low waist bow, let the loud Alarums sound...

Author: By C. C. P., | Title: Whirling Bill Shakespeare Chants Spectral High Praise Of Conant's Clan With Tourney at Hanover in Mind | 10/31/1946 | See Source »

...Tis a turrible fight," said the Irishman sadly as he rushed into battle, "but 'tis better than no fight...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: EIRE: The Choice of Fights | 3/25/1946 | See Source »

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