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Word: tonkinoise (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1950
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Usage:

Sixty-five years ago the fall of Langson to a Chinese army had brought about the fall of a French government. Then it was Premier Jules ("Le Tonkinois") Ferry under attack by fiery Georges Clémenceau. Last week no Clémenceaus were on hand to upset the cabinet...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BATTLE OF INDO-CHINA: Hanoi Beachhead | 10/30/1950 | See Source »

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